How to KEEP ladybugs Alive in your Garden | Ladybugs eat APHIDS

How to KEEP ladybugs Alive in your Garden | Ladybugs eat APHIDS
Ladybugs are an amazing addition to any garden space, and in this video we address some of the ways you encourage ladybugs to enter your garden, and perhaps even more importantly, to have them stay and thrive in your garden.
We provide you with three easy steps to keeping our ladybirds happy and healthy using supplies that you likely already have around the house.
We answer the question, "What do ladybugs eat?" We show you how to build a simple ladybug habitat, and we show you how to keep the ladybugs hydrated.
These simple steps will help to encourage the ladybugs to stay in your garden (indoor or out) and continue to eat the aphids and other soft-bellied pests that attack the garden.
Thanks for watching.
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#Ladybugs #HowtoCareforLadybugs #Aphids

[@GutenGardening]

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[@Mikemike3134]

Following friend love what you’re doing

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you!

[@vinawiliana5217]

I also like ladybugs

[@B01]

​​​@@GutenGardening 8:28 lady bugs are absolutely not invasive, Asian lady beetles are. The ones taking over people's homes are Asian lady beetles. Even looking at a pic it can be hard to discern, so anyone saying they know it was lady bugs is 95% mistaken lol All of the ones pictured from your garden photos were lady bugs btw, I just meant the people you spoke about having complained about finding them around their house haha cheers for some great info! Currently snagging a bug house off Amazon cuz I'm lazy, and already have some nectar from nature's good guys haha did you use store bought or raw honey? I'm gonna see which they like more. Funny enough, natures good guys recommend honey in an email to me after I contacted them 🤣

[@juliekraft4102]

I have a piece of a tree stump that the lady bugs emerge from every year. I was going to get rid of it until I realized it is evidently their permanent home.🥰

[@GutenGardening]

That is awesome that they have a permanent home. With all the benefits, I would say that you definitely want to keep that stump. :D Have a wonderful evening!

[@idlewild]

Set it alight.

[@Yasmine91646]

@@idlewild Set yourself alight

[@SarcasticPixie]

@Ms. C. I will set Wiggins alight for all of us and go to prison a gd hero.

[@t-ham2639]

What kinda tree is the stump??.....shiiiii I'll go buy one just to chop it down.... to get like YOU😁!

[@MinnieAcresFarm]

So set them up in a private fully furnished apartment and they will stick around... got it 😁

[@GutenGardening]

Everyone deserves a little pampering, right? :D :D

[@Poshgardenherbs]

😂

[@marshalsangha7218]

I have a pet ladybug in a cup you and I feed it good everyday

[@HickorycroftFarm]

What a great video. We learned a lot. The kids would love to 'raise' lady bugs.

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much! Yes, they are a lot of fun to have around, and our daughter (especially our youngest) named a few of them. lol

[@katecreates7]

Thank you for this! I just bought some today and released them a little bit ago. I added some little shelter spots and water for them 😁 I can’t wait to share this journey with my daughter. Such a great learning opportunity, we are homeschooling now so this is an awesome little science project 🤩

[@twilightgardener9366]

What?!?! So interesting....Go ladybugs!!

[@GutenGardening]

They are the best! :)

[@alienangel777]

Thanks for your informative video! I just released a few hundred ladybugs because of mites and followed your instructions with a couple of modifications. They seem to be staying on the plants that I sprayed with water, but in addition I have pollen that I dusted on the plants, and instead of a toilet paper roll I used small hollow bamboo logs and hung those on vines (just for aesthetics). One thing that I noticed though was that when I added pure honey, they got stuck in it and couldn't move! So I watered down the honey and they flocked to it readily.

[@jojoba11]

Thanks for this! I currently have some ladybug larvas in my calendula plants and they're doing a good job with the aphids. I'd like them to stick around in my small balcony when they grow into the adult stage, so I'll try your tips!

[@dimatadore]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@sustainably__u]

Thank you so much for this!! It was super helpful

[@juliehartley3652]

This is really useful, I want to attract ladybirds into my greenhouse - I already moved my potted dill in there but now I'm going to set up the things you suggested. Thank you so much. 😊

[@pattyb777]

I am so excited after watching your video! My lady bugs are coming today and now I feel much more confident about keeping them around. I have lost a dozen pepper plants to aphids, which I have now replaced. There are many fewer aphids in my pots now, and they won't keep the ladybugs happy for long. . I am going to do all of the things you suggest! I also have flowering cilantro, dill and chives in my herb garden to keep them happy. Thank you so much!

[@qurlel1591]

Great video! Just received our ladybugs. and never thought of any if this! s So happy I didn't just release them!

[@Spicex6]

In my garden I often have some ladybugs pop up in the summer. I also happen to have a plant pot with small green leaves that aphids live on, and I ALSO have a leopard gecko which eats crickets, so I use the spare boxes that keep crickets in To house ladybugs and other bugs in. Pretty perfect really :)

[@libbys994]

So helpful, thank you!

[@FacePaintSchool]

Thank you so much! This was so packed with quality information!

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you very much! We try to pack in as much value as we can, and we are so glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching, and have a wonderful week! :)

[@FacePaintSchool]

@@GutenGardening thank you! Waiting for my ladybugs larvas to arrive today. So excited to introduce them to my plants!😍

[@mountainlion7051]

Thanks for the Tips....

[@KarenLorre]

When my nieces were 3 and 5 years old, they were both on a soccer team. One day as they played, one of the little girl players squealed with delight, "LadyBug!!!!!" All the other little girls from both teams ran to see it. They all crowded around the Ladybug and all competition was gone in lieu of LadyBug appreciation, wonder and awe. I love what you presented here. Super informative. I have a very mild mealy bug situation here and my ladybugs are arriving tomorrow. I am so excited to find water and homes and honey for my new housemates! Thank you!

[@GutenGardening]

That is such a fantastic story. Our daughters, and especially our youngest daughter, absolutely loves the ladybugs. One thing that I love is that sometimes we will even see some of the ladybugs that are different colors. It is so interesting and fun to learn about them and to try and take care of them. :) Best of luck with your ladybugs, and thank you so much for watching! Have a wonderful weekend.

[@KarenLorre]

@@GutenGardening Oh, that is soooo sweet! It sounds like you are great parents! I love it! Thank you.

[@ritalr15]

If they need a little extra help look up the ladybug mealybug destroyer. They are black bodied with a copper head and are a bit smaller.

[@KarenLorre]

@@ritalr15 You are so thoughtful! Thank you!

[@ritalr15]

Your welcome. My hibiscus 🌺 has had a bad mealbug problem. I got my plant from a neighbor so I guess it was a hitchhiker coming to my house. Since I saw that 1 wonder little bug that is smaller than a ladybug it has cleaned that plant. Hopefully there is/was more than one hanging around.

[@timw8649]

An absolutely fantastic video! You are well researched, have a great way of presenting the information, and have inspired me to make a few of these ladybug habitats for my garden. Thanks for an A+ video!!

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you! We appreciate the feedback so much! Ladybugs have helped us in our gardens so much (especially indoors) these past few season, so we really want to take care of them and encourage them to stay around a long as possible. Thank you for watching, and have a wonderful week!

[@joacupuljoadiscovery7776]

Buen video gracias amigo

[@dollyhewett2553]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!

[@HattieGhost]

You are a Genius!! I wish I had known about this before!!

[@nancyhjort5348]

I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@annwithaplan9766]

Yup, very informative, thanks! Will be starting my seeds in my greenhouse tomorrow.

[@GutenGardening]

Fantastic!!! We can't wait for updates! :)

[@annwithaplan9766]

@@GutenGardening - Thanks. Been busy cleaning up the yard haha. I'm going to have someone till the new garden area for me. I don't like the idea of tilling but the ground is a bit hard. I have had a problem with ladybugs congregating inside my windows and then some die. I try to let them out as much as I can, hoping they don't freeze to death.

[@danielac983]

I love this video! So I'm from Canada and the weather is getting colder. And somehow, a ladybug got inside our home. In my office I have a variety of indorr house plants. I figured a bonus for gin and me, incase inhave so.e bugs on my plants. So I decided to house him/her in there. A week later it's doing good. After seeing this video I feel I can keep the ladybug alive for the winter.. 🤞 Thank you so much for sharing! 💚 🐞

[@gosiarhomecooking5123]

Hello, very interesting video how to keep ladybugs alive . Have a lovely weekend/ Gosia

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much for watching. Have a great day!

[@erfanazary4618]

We had a terrible huge aphid invasion on our young cherry tree (it produces lots of dark red cherries). last year we used chemical pesticides and result was actually perfect and got lots of fruit but later we decided not to use chemicals ever (when noticed their harms) and the result was quite disappointing at first with tons of aphids and whole curved leaves. But when I was about to start thinking checmicals are a must, I noticed a small bug on a leave near an aphid colony. seemed it wanted to attack aphids but ants were disturbing, then after some search, I found out these are ladybug larves (tbh, it's very different with adult ladybug). Now after about a week, there are larves all over the tree and I think fall of aphids empire is very close :)

[@GutenGardening]

That is a fantastic story. We don't use pesticides either, and I know the pests can be frustrating, but when the ladybugs come to stay, the end results can be outstanding. I will also say that I think the ladybug larvae look alien-like. The first time I saw them I was shocked. I couldn't believe that they would be able to eventually transform into ladybugs. If you check out our short on the life cycle of the ladybugs, it is a really neat process to see. :) Have a wonderful weekend, and good luck taking down the evil aphid empire! :)

[@_morgoth_]

Any update to the hopeful fall of the aphid empire?

[@MalaysianTropikfusion]

Has the Aphid Empire finally fallen, sire?

[@thinkchair96]

@@MalaysianTropikfusion I’m experiencing the exact. same. situation on my lime tree. It’s a ladybug larva bonanza right now - absolutely insane. I fear there’s a major imbalance issue going on, sadly.

[@MalaysianTropikfusion]

@@thinkchair96 Indeed. The Oracle has foreseen this slow defilement of our ancestral lands by the forces of darkness. Tried you Baygon yet?

[@geekygardens]

Good information my friend! I learned something new today!

[@GutenGardening]

Excellent! Glad we could provide some useful information to you. :) Have a wonderful evening, sir!

[@CharronOliver]

Very useful information, thank you for these tips. So I really just need to create the right environment to keep them around 🤔. Good stuff 👍🏽

[@yasminelindefors1104]

So inspiring! 😊

[@i8dpie]

Ladybug 101, excellent info.

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much for watching! :)

[@shantinu3059]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a weeping maple tree with aphids . I did neem oil. And today I went outside and found a ladybug on the tree. Amazing. The video is awesome and educational. I love ladybugs and I would like to get some for the weeping maple tree.

[@janellgarcia4171]

Great video!! Thank you for the information

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@-AGC-]

I’m about to get 300 ladybugs in the mail and this video was so helpful, thank you

[@GutenGardening]

We just released some of our own as well! :D You are welcome! Have a wonderful week!

[@dominiquezapp598]

I have ladybugs in a big Tupperware in my room cause its winter and this helps me a lot thank you!! I take good care of them!!

[@GutenGardening]

Excellent! Good luck with everything! :)

[@bluhousegrow1593]

Thank you all very helpful tips for keeping my lady bugs happy and around

[@GutenGardening]

Our pleasure!

[@emmasdad5426]

thanks, great tips.

[@GutenGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

Thank you for such amazing tips.

[@GutenGardening]

You are more than welcome! Have a wonderful rest of your week!

[@sudgarlic9689]

This video is super helpful thank you! Just found a ladybug outside on my car and wanted to add it to my plant collection to help with pests :)

[@GutenGardening]

You are welcome! We love our ladybugs!

[@deryadenizsahin]

Inn be loveeeeeed your video! I subscribed immediately ❤️ I watched with my student and learned a lot from you, thank youuuu🙏🙏

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you for watching, and we are glad you enjoyed the video.

[@blythesaunders3124]

That is sooo stinkin’ cute! 😍😍

[@GutenGardening]

They are something else, aren't they. They decimate those aphids!

[@kiraalialeeonfairythegreenone]

Thank you for your marvellous video!!🐞🥰🐞🥰🐞🥰🐞🥰

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much for watching! We love our ladybugs. Have a wonderful week!

[@elizabethvaughn5565]

This video is very clear and helpful.

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're glad to hear that the video was clear and helpful to you. Happy gardening!

[@lidiyajohnson7460]

Brilliant!

[@GutenGardening]

Thanks for watching! Ladybugs are one of our top garden champions.

[@kimhall3806]

I’ve ladybugs in my greenhouse (N MI) for 7 weeks. Love these bugs! I thought this is long, maybe some hibernated and came out later. They seem really happy. Food, apples, soaked raisers and few other fruits. We spray everyday and keep clean moist sponges. I’ll try the toilet paper roll and honey. They crushed the aphids fast. Hoping for reproduction! They seem to be trying. 😅😅😅

[@KScott-eb9gu]

Wow, thank you for the ladybug 🐞 shelter

[@GutenGardening]

Any time!

[@matsuno4813]

great video!

[@cozynblue]

Thanks so much

[@GutenGardening]

Absolutely! We are glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@jage5256]

No wonder mine flew off leaving me crying. I'm growing parsley and cilantro. Now when they come I know how to get them to stay! Great vid . Subscribed 😌🌹

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much! We are so glad you found the video helpful. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@instakillgaming]

Dude you've got this figured out, im getting a ladybug shipment today and this was the exact video I needed! Thank you so much

[@GutenGardening]

Excellent! We are so glad this helped. We just got our shipment of ladybugs as well. Best of luck!

[@instakillgaming]

@@GutenGardening Thanks!! update is they have remained alive, with few casualties that naturally come with them being in a house lol. Spider mites obliterated

[@Danfoodforest]

Great tips ... Thank you so much

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much for watching Dan. Do you have many ladybugs around your property?

[@Danfoodforest]

@@GutenGardening yes .. plenty of lady bugs ..

[@krysthanh8932]

i really like your way with bugs

[@TheButterflyGirl-du7bd]

simple and easy i like it

[@GutenGardening]

We definitely try to keep it all simple. Thank you for watching!

[@Brian-bw3uu]

Thanks!

[@GutenGardening]

You are welcome!

[@bcl3341]

H. Axyridis, while not native, has been established in my area for 20+ years; I brought one into the lanai to help clean up some aphids on a pepper plant this morning...Less than 5 minutes later it was mowing down aphids. I'm entirely surprised by how unphased it was after being suddenly abducted by some colossus and transported to this strange, new all-you-can-eat world!

[@GutenGardening]

I know what you mean! They definitely seem unphased! And the speed with which they tear through those aphids is unbelievable!

[@anneiwanowski9653]

My daughter bought me a lady bug house! I've released 2 containers of lady bugs in a plant right below it. It had aphids on it. Watching your video l now know l didn't release them correctly. If l get more lady bugs should l put them inside the house with the food,water and shelter like you described or find another plant with aphids on it and release.l believe a lot flew away because l didn't do my research before they came. My granddaughter was so excited when l told her about getting the lady bugs and when she came there were only a few for her to see. I think l also saw some mating if that's possible!😅 The plant,pot and the lady bug house are on the top deck. There's plenty of shelter in the large pot. I was wondering if it could have been too hot. It's a large verbena. Thank you so much for your video! I told my husband no more lady bugs till l went down the rabbit hole of being a good lady bug parent 😅 lf you respond about my LB house that would be great! Maybe the 3rd time with the LB will be the charm! Enjoy your garden and Ty so much!!

[@martymedsker58]

This was really helpful even tho my grandma doesn't have a garden we do have a flower bush and I think we have the pest that was mentioned in the video but i think we also have ants so I'll search it up but thank you this really helped

[@markavelitv4140]

Wow ...ty needed this and my girls say ty! 😂 lol..

[@rubbiakhurram9155]

This was a great video of ladybug’s

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much! We are glad you found it helpful. Have a wonderful week!

[@ceciliakeane4197]

I should have done my research prior to releasing 300 ladybugs to handle my aphid infestation. I released them at dawn and within an hour we had a downfall of rain. This afternoon there are only a few of them left on my milkweed. Thank you for preventing me from making the same mistake. The aphids almost destroyed my plants . Obviously I am a beginner.

[@BramptonGardener]

I never really thought about what to do after they eat all of your aphids. Great idea!!!!

[@GutenGardening]

These seem to be pretty happy with a few of the simpler things in life. :D :D

[@Sun_Henry_Connie]

Thank you for the great information. What brought me to YT to search on "How to relocate lady bugs:, is; my yard is filled with weeds that the lady bugs love. I am pulling the weeds in preparation to mow. While I am relocating the ones hokding on to a weed, i noticed many are also in the grass. I don't want to kill them. I was thinking of maybe starting the mower and then turning it off and wait for them to scatter, but what if they don't scatter, but crawl deeper in the grass instead? After watching your video, I will hang honey in the area they can live in forever, to try to attract them to that area. I am moving the weeds they love, to that area as i pull them. I could use suggestions for a more assertive, technic i can feel more more confident about.

[@stefaniaantonucci1366]

So cool❤

[@wgme86]

thanks for the video. weve had a terrible aphid problem. a ladybug trap would be an idea to think about in the event they fly away or get in places u dont want them

[@GutenGardening]

The aphids can be a real nightmare. I don't know if I have ever seen a pest populate as quickly as they do. These ladybugs have been fantastic for us for sure. A ladybug trap is definitely an interesting idea! Thank you so much for watching!

[@buffyplays2577]

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[@GutenGardening]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching. :)

[@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals]

Did you try using dry tea flowers like Elderflower and Chamomile (and maybe slightly moistening them with a spray bottle or with a diluted mix of honey water to refresh them)? I wonder if they would like that

[@Jkidcurly2]

Hey also a really good tip you can use sugar to also let them have food

[@thuydao8945]

Thank you so much for your instruction. I wish I knew this a few weeks ago. Now, all my ladybugs were gone as their food were magically disappeared.

[@GutenGardening]

Our pleasure. They do work quickly, don't they! They saved our indoor garden this past year.

[@calidafeuersichel1515]

Great info, thanks alot! I just got my 30 larva today for my hydroponic garden. Gonna get them something to drink right now. Food is plenty :,)

[@GutenGardening]

Sounds great! What are you growing in your hydroponics garden?

[@calidafeuersichel1515]

​@@GutenGardening Basil, strawberries, pepermints and some nicely hot peppers (14 Plants total). And those pests just seem to love those pepper plants...

[@GutenGardening]

We have only grown kohlrabi hydroponically, but we would like to do more! Here is one of the videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpekoYuXltyoatU

[@RobinsTinyHomestead]

I have the fake ladybugs . They are chinese beetles that bite and in some cases eat the plants. It is difficult to tell them apart. I love your little helpers! Have a great weekend:):):)

[@GutenGardening]

Those are the worst. It is tough when they come in and take over. This variety of ladybug is the definition of a little helper for sure. Have a fantastic day!

[@idlewild]

Nothing good comes from China.

[@KarenLorre]

@@idlewild I have wonderful friends who were born in China and live in the US now. Some beautiful things come from there. Please be kind.

[@SarcasticPixie]

@Karen Lorre it’s best not to feed the trolls. Wiggens apparently spends time commenting really cruel and rude things in what could only be a desperate plea for attention. There’s no other explanation…normal, happy, mentally healthy people have zero motivation to be rude or obnoxious towards others. I wonder what went wrong in his childhood that he’s so unhappy. It’s actually kinda sad.

[@katharinarapp7590]

In Germany ladybirds are supposed to bring good luck, so everybody wants them in their garden.

[@busy3232]

Cool

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much!

[@monetygoalgoalinietylkomon4063]

Good

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you very much!

[@yannisgfcooking9144]

Very useful video 👌.

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much! We love our ladybugs for sure! :)

[@yannisgfcooking9144]

@@GutenGardening Do you buy the ladybugs or you grow them by yourself ?

[@GutenGardening]

We bought them online. Unfortunately, the price has increased significantly since last season.

[@gailaadland4545]

We want to use this on a small, potted Japanese Maple that is outside. How do you keep flys from going after the honey if we make the little house for them or misquotes from the constant moist paper towel? Any ideas?

[@GutenGardening]

Hello Gail, Thank you for the question! From what I have seen, you may have some issues with flies, but from also read about other's experiences, it isn't supposed to be too big of a problem. As for the mosquitoes, as long as it is just a moist paper towel and not pooling water, you may have to change the papertowel out every week or so, but you should be okay. I know that ladybugs don't typically eat mosquitoes, but I have also read that many flowers that attract ladybugs repel mosquitoes, so that might also be something to keep in mind.

[@sharooafham6654]

It is very very interesting

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you so much! They are very useful insects for sure!

[@tinazatse7008]

The only kind of ladybug I have here in zone 5, NY, is the asian ladybettle. They are in my home and a pain to deal with. I do see them out in my garden, but not has much as in my home! UGG! LOL.

[@markdoherty6744]

For outdoors, will the honey/raisin/banana in the make shift home not attract other pesky bugs?

[@zizy6516]

how do you keep the ants out of the lady bug's shelter? ants also farm aphids and it really hard to get rid of.

[@enockmoonga9092]

How long does it take before you replace the honey?

[@sabbyjones7038]

What does the outdoor temperature need to be to release ladybugs I live in Oregon winter was mild my aphids did not die off my kale

[@GutenGardening]

Great question. I have read that it should be 55-60+ degrees for them to survive out there. Those aphids are the worst, aren't they?!

[@josevargas6886]

You could use praying mantis as well! If not you could use neem oil 💪

[@allisonsparks4596]

How do u keep lady bugs from flying away on an outside patio? Do I just make shelter, give them water on a paper towel and provide them with extra food ( will they then stay where I release them?) I have lost 3 plants to aphids and mites. And now I have them on my marigolds which I thought were bug resistant. Most of my plants our but I lost gorgeous petunias to aphids and a tropical to them a couple of weeks ago. I’m against pesticides 1) bc we have a bunch of wildlife that I love around my patio(lizards, frogs etc) so I’ve been using Neem Oil and it says that that would help kill them but it’s not working. So I’m at a loss. And I would love to get some more flowers but I’m scared bc I can’t lose anymore bc I consider them my plant babies. ( I just had a 6th stroke and my second heart valve replacement) and my patio with my plants and wildlife bring me so much joy. I went off a little there..main question is if I release them on an open patio will they stay around as long as I provide them with everything u mentioned in this video…

[@vinawiliana5217]

I also like them

[@GutenGardening]

They are fantastic bugs for sure! :) We absolutely love them.

[@fluttershyamy]

I ❤lady bugs 🐞🐞

[@smiley2477]

Can you use old plastic pipe as well? Like plumbing pipe. Just thinking it will last longer and not get soggy when it rains.

[@GutenGardening]

I like that idea. I don't think that would be a problem at all. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@lyonheart84]

Lol I had no idea it was like keeping pets 😲😲

[@GutenGardening]

They can definitely be treated that way. In fact, I read that some people do have ladybugs as pets. It would be an interesting little pet for kids, I suppose. Have a great weekend! :)

[@lyonheart84]

@@GutenGardening as long as they don't bite the kids lol, very sharp bites 😱😱

[@elisass6306]

I thought that my ladybug was stucked inside my philodendrus with her egg, so i moved them away but I didn t understood that was the egg, so i divided from her. Now my ladybug is like that her legs can t no more walk in the leaves and she slip away in the vase. What happened? Did i just ruined her and her eggs lives? Now she s inside the leave but she don t move (only if i touch her) and i ve putted the egg next to her. I m so sorry I was trying to help :(

[@sherylmoren1664]

How do we maintain the aphids' ecosystem on our plants if 1. the next door neighbor has a pool that are collecting our drowning ladybugs and 2. we have sugar ants that also live on/under the affected trees that are attracted to the honey/raisins/bananas?

[@GutenGardening]

The pool is a problem we have not had to face before, and the ladybugs will definitely be attracted to that water. I really don't have a good solution, other than to say that if there is food and water readily available in your yard, some of them should stay. If only you could convince your neighbor to cover their pool, though I am sure that is unlikely. As to the ants, there is definitely going to be some competition there. I think the ladybugs will likely be feeding more on the aphids at first than the honey anyway; however, I have been reading up on ants a bit, and I found this article to be interesting about dealing with ants separately. www.organiclesson.com/cornmeal-ant-remedy/#:~:text=Cornmeal%20is%20one%20such%20ingredient,by%20swelling%20their%20digestive%20system.

[@jessewales5599]

Learned something here

[@GutenGardening]

Awesome! We are glad we could help. Thank you so much for watching, and have a great week!

[@helnyson4694]

Hello. We hope this message finds you are well and thriving in good spirits! 😊 Great video and gratitude for taking time to make & share with us. However, would i add honey re aphid infestation brought about by ants harvesting for food? Every year for the past 3 decades the sweetcorn, sunflowers, and nasturtium plants take a hard hit from the lil blighters; mean them no harm but got ladybirds here yet found we had to bring in some local larvae (tiny!) and apparently the ants that make it past the thick layers of vaseline will most definitely seek out the babies for destruction due to the sole purpose of protecting their food source. That much i can confirm as fact ✌🏾🐛🦋 I digress! What we're wondering is would honey or banana or fractions of dried mulberries soaked in distilled rainwater be wise as a food source for the beneficial insects if there are ants that we miss still around/on/in the/any plant that is a more black tone with few green areas, obviously loaded with their harvest/food source? Surely, that's going to draw them toward any/the larvae hideout inside their cardboard save haven? Have just released 10 in a paper envelope high up on plant with some paper shavings inside. Want to try your method though. Just glad am keeping 40 aside before making any other moves... your time is are valued & precious. Apologies re long interjection ✌🏾💫🐞🐌🌻🌾🌿🐝💐🍀

[@isaiahurieta2552]

Is this good for spider mites???

[@bonsaiavia7902]

If I have fairly hard water should I use distilled water for the ladybugs?

[@GutenGardening]

I have looked around for the answer to this question, and I am not finding anything saying hard water will harm them, so I think you will be okay. Our water is a bit hard as well, and we have had no issues. :)

[@twinsunpredator7998]

it is possible to breed them to sell ? in backyard or small shed ? i find no info anywhere

[@GutenGardening]

Great question! We have not tried to breed them to sell, and I believe you would need a good bit of space to do so in that large a quantity, though I know you can breed them in smaller numbers pretty easily. We have had lots of larvae from the ladybugs we have purchased online. I searched around a bit, and it seems like a good option might be to contact a place like Natures Good Guys to see what they might recommend. I hope that helps.

[@twinsunpredator7998]

@@GutenGardening thx you , no lady bug here in wa australia , and when avalaible , they sell 10 for 35.99 .... i am looking for breeding info . cant find any anywhere

[@ellieeliah7356]

Me and my sister found a a ladybug today and we named her Leah

[@GutenGardening]

That's so sweet! Ladybugs are beautiful creatures and it's lovely that you and your sister took the time to appreciate and name the one you found. Enjoy spending time with your new friend!

[@briannaisa2236]

Could I use a sponge ? Or would that be bad?

[@briannaisa2236]

Instead of paper towels?

[@brandileanna8528]

I have 6 ladybug's so I made a little habitat

[@GutenGardening]

Awesome! I am sure they will enjoy your work. Have a great week!

[@ritalr15]

How do you get rid of the Asian ladybugs and bring in more native or convergent ones? Also try and bring in mealybug Ladybug destroyer. They are brown and with a copper head and a bit smaller.

[@GutenGardening]

Hello Rita, I have heard of the mealybug destroyer, and they look like they do a great job and would be helpful with citrus for sure. We have not really had a problem with Asian ladybugs in the past, so I will have to research more about the best way to get rid of them. Providing a good food source, though, I think is the best way to start attracting the convergent ladybugs. Since most of our issues with aphids have been indoors, we have had to import these ladybugs.

[@jenniferrush8231]

The asian ladybug/ 21 spot ladybug will do the same job as native lady bugs. They however do like to get into homes, have a stink about them if you squish or stress them, and can bite. Sadly there are so many and are here to stay. They have very similar needs so keep that in mind

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

Will this method not also attract honey bees and butterflies? and if so, are they ok to mingle???

[@GutenGardening]

Great question! This method might invite them all to come around together, but they all get along just fine, so there shouldn't be a problem there. They all serve different purposes, and can definitely handle each other. :)

[@user-li5vp2xi1g]

Why does the purslane that I purchased at Lowes say not for human consumption

[@GutenGardening]

That's a great question and an important consideration when it comes to consuming purslane. While most varieties of purslane are edible and highly nutritious, there is a toxic look-alike plant called "spurge" that can be easily mistaken for purslane. This is why it's important to always positively identify any plant before consuming it, and to only consume purslane from a reputable source that specializes in edible varieties. Additionally, as you mentioned, some purslane plants sold at home improvement stores like Lowes may not be intended for human consumption, so it's important to do your research and source your food carefully. We hope this helps clarify the issue, and thank you for bringing it up!

[@yamyaxvlogs9609]

Plants that attract them are also rose bushes

[@GutenGardening]

Yes, I have read that as well. Thank you for the comment and the reminder!

[@rosshirst5474]

So do they go back home to there shelter when they done hunting.

[@GutenGardening]

Great question. I think it depends on how much they like the structure, but we had one person comment that they had a stump that the ladybugs loved and returned to all the time, which is really cool.