(Part 1) I Released 1,500 Ladybugs Inside My House - A Battle Against Aphids

[@cristinas.5108]

I had a potted lemon tree that would constantly get aphids no matter what I did. I tried pretty much everything from soapy water to garden sprays & I also picked a lot by hand. I’m totally behind you on the Ladybug Army! ❤️ 🐞

[@plant4table]

Have you tried neem oil? I mix neem oil with water (in accordance with instruction on the label) to spray my roses outdoor and it helps to control pests. I spray every 2 weeks.

[@cristinas.5108]

@@plant4tableI did!! That's what eventually killed them. I had the meyer lemon tree for years and it produced more lemons than I thought it would! It has since gone to Lemon Tree Heaven. Lol.

[@plant4table]

@@cristinas.5108 😥 oh no. The thing about neem oil is that I have to spray it very early in the morning or when the sun is almost down to make sure the leaves are dry up before the sun ray hits them. Or else, they will get fried. My parents tomatoes were almost dead because of that. They had to spray the plants with water before it was too late.

[@cristinas.5108]

@@plant4table I live in a hot area and I have to do the same thing! I've accidently fried plants too. Also, I love your videos! I didn't realize so many indoor hydroponic systems were available!!

[@emilydavis842]

This is one of the most wholesome vids ever, I love it! Your filming technique is excellent by the way

[@chapoguzman6373]

Spray them next time alcohol and water neon oil little organic soap go a little heavy on the alcohol

[@susannefunke8785]

Great! I really considering ordering me some of those little warriors! Aphids are a Nightmare!

[@bhosken]

BEST KZbin video I have seen a long time! My wife and I enjoy your videos as we recently got a Gardyn. This was such an enjoyable one. Good luck with your Bug Battle!

[@plant4table]

Thank you for you kind words. Your comment motivates me to make more videos.

[@thetruepatriot7733]

Great video!! My ladybugs are in the mail right now, very exciting! ❤

[@Mundtworks]

I am so excited for a follow-up video!!!

[@jokh1976]

I dealt with an aphid problem in the past with soapy water hence I found this video therapeutic.

[@AaronHendrickson-h1o]

I loved this video! I've been catching one or two at a time and moving them to my indoor grow tent. I didn't realize you can buy them online. Now I'm going increase the outdoor population. Lol

[@thecabinator9663]

I haven't lost control Of the Avid's yet. So I think I'll get a tent and put a few pots in at a time to keep them under control. Thanks for the help. You seem so sweet you may make me Gigle

[@jackiebarry8202]

I can’t wait to see if this works!! I love gardens and garden videos! Your garden is amazing!

[@voicessamples7396]

This is one of the coolest videos ! Love their cozy tent

[@anthonythomas6977]

Great Video we have 9 grow towers and neem oil did not cut it. Your Hydro garden looks great

[@xandria1728]

Huh... You know, this is giving me ideas. Thank you. What a genuinely wholesome and thorough video! 🙏🏻💜

[@alexandreruel3497]

Wow this is something I have never seen ! Good luck !!!!

[@geperezg]

Thanks for capturing this.

[@Pomni3477]

That's pretty cool. Not sure I would try them enough to be released in my apt though the thought has crossed my mind.

[@Pamlg]

You are amazing! I just found your channel tonight and can't stop watching. Thanks to you I now have a garden system on it's way to me. Hopefully I never need the ladybugs because I DON'T have a basement lol Such a great job on this video, I loved it - ty lol

[@ladyb2944]

We have lots of ladybugs around here but not sure I could do that! You rock!

[@primalemerge224]

I’m interested in seeing how this goes.

[@NicholasPOGM]

Do you use the same amount per gallon of maxigrow?

[@plant4table]

For lettuces I use 1 teaspoon of maxigrow per gallon. For fruit plants, I adjust the amount up depending on what type. Just add slowly and measure ppm every couple hours until you reach the desired level.

[@NicholasPOGM]

@@plant4table Do I need to drain the tank and start over using just maxigrow or are the minerals the same? (Sorry.. kind of a newbie in all this) Oh.. and I only grow lettuces

[@plant4table]

What nutrient are you using? If the tank is too dirty, you might as well rinse it out and put new nutrients in. You can just mix it in too, just make sure you measure the ppm.

[@NicholasPOGM]

@@plant4table Maxigrow. Gardyn said Maxigrow would cause a biofilm to grow much quicker which is dangerous for the plants. And so now I am stuck with no food at all.

[@plant4table]

I use maxigrow in my gardyn. Biofilm develops regardless. My plants are doing fine 🙂. Just do a deep clean twice a year.

[@nursejill1474]

Good luck! 🐞

[@pgfputtinggodfirstbrand6711]

lady bugs went right to work!

[@tomclark2623]

Love the idea of pet ladybugs!

[@lauriestein9077]

Great video! I love all your cute comments too! How is it working out? What do you do w the ladybugs when aphids are gone?

[@plant4table]

Thank you for your kind words. I have the raisin and lettuces for them to munch on. Hopefully they last until spring when I can release them outdoor.

[@tea1833]

Today I received 300 lady bugs. I have an Aerogarden and for some months I have been getting those wihite bugs on the leaves drying them out. I evenually had to cut some of tthe stems off. Lets see what happens.. The instructions say to release them at dusk or dawn... so I will wake up early to release them. I like that you placed a wet towel and leaves for them to rest but I'm assuming they will sleep on the plants itself. Did the lady bugs resolve the infestation? did they reproduce and kill all the bugs? Please post another video. Would love to see the results you have today.

[@plant4table]

I posted a part 2 of this ladybugs video. I got defeated at the end and had to start over. That was easier than keep battling. My issue was that I had multiple systems with over 100 plants. It was hard to manage once getting infested. Goodluck on your battle. Hope you win 😀

[@raintree3383]

Hello....so did you have any success ? Love from Canada

[@lindalopez5337]

Do you know what caused the infestation? Is there a way to avoid it. I’m considering buying an I harvest because I’ve been watching your videos for several weeks now.

[@plant4table]

Months ago I brought outdoor soil and potted soil indoor and try to grow watercress. As a beginner back then, I did not know that soil contained pest eggs. Also, don't put your indoor potted plants near the your hydroponic garden hoping they can get some light. Most people get pests that way.

[@lindalopez5337]

@@plant4table so then if you only use the rapid rooter will your chances of not having an infestation be good? ... thank you by the way. I truly appreciate your input. .. I bought all my seeds and am literally about to put them in the pods but I’m slightly scared.

[@plant4table]

@@lindalopez5337 You should be fine. Chance is small, but pest can be brought indoor by your pets or even you. However, don't let that hold you back. The reward of having an indoor garden wayyy worths it. And if you get it, there are ways to control it (and you don't need to release ladybugs lol).

[@tea1833]

I live on a 5th floor apartment and I have a window with a fan. When I purchased the Aero Garden 3 years ago I didn't have a problem, but I also wondered where did these bugs come from that took over my plants? were they brought in through the fan?

[@scarecrow6666]

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[@ladyb2944]

How did it turn out?

[@plant4table]

I see less aphids now, but most ladybugs died for some unknown reason. I hope they will lay eggs so that I always have some ladybugs around. I will do an update video.

[@sonjatheierl1]

If you leave the window open when summer comes back they will exit.

[@pinklady7184]

We call them ladybirds here in Ireland.

[@daniellinhyee]

Your comments are hilarious lol

[@plant4table]

Lol, I didn't try to be funny though 😅

[@jillysoul]

Any updates on this?

[@plant4table]

I will post an update video some time this weekend 😀

[@webosc]

This video was so much fun. Maybe I get a few lady bugs and keep them in a terrarium as pets, but not 1K. 😂

[@theindoorgardener9689]

How is this going?

[@smiley2477]

I just did this last night ! Go ladybugs!

[@raghuramreddybeemreddy3465]

Do ladybugs create any problems being inside the house?

[@plant4table]

I have them in the basement, separated from my living space. So far, I have not seen any escaped to upstairs. They don't cause any problems.

[@Fjuron]

Nice video and good idea, I wish ladybugs were used more instead of pesticides in agriculture. Also, watching them eat is so satisfying, especially with that background music. :)

[@plant4table]

Yes, I stop using pesticides all together in my outdoor garden. I see more ladybugs activities now.

[@wilbertog58]

Great video, itbshows that it really works. Can you tell me from whom you boughted those Ladybugs? Thanks!!

[@plant4table]

This is where I got them from amzn.to/3EhN4OP

[@tea1833]

Amazon sells them. It took a week for them to arrive but I got them today. They look alive and well. They stated to leave it in the fridge if I can't release them right away. They last 2 weeks in the fridge the instructions say. LOL. I hope I don't find lady bugs in my food and all over the apartment.. Once I brought one in from outside by accident. We have a garden and we had bug issues there. The gardener bought some lady bugs, and I guess it clung to my clothing somehow and I brought it home. I do like the red ones but I got the brown ones. I wonder if there is a difference in color. At least the red ones one can see better when they are walking around the plant and house. To answer your question, Amazon has different quantities. They do reproduce so I started with a smaller batch. The fridge has to be between 35 degrees and 42 degrees. They can't be frozen.

[@i8dpie]

LOVE this.

[@dreamnumber99]

I love ladybugs are good luck❤

[@kenoshabriggs4270]

I only have two wow

[@rocketcityplannergirl]

So awesome!

[@CinnamonDelight-xb8pl]

Thank you for sharing very educational.

[@sonjatheierl1]

Yes they do bite😂

[@plant4table]

Lol I must have been lucky

[@melodydunn4546]

What happened? Did it work?

[@plant4table]

Yes. It helps significantly. I see only a frw aphids here and there. Some ladybugs are still alive and live inside the plants.

[@uhavemooface]

New subscriber here.

[@krystalfrank361]

Next week... orders 1000 dragonflies to eat the ladybugs.

[@plant4table]

Haha, I might

[@KellyfromMemphisDD214]

😂😂😂

[@bikinggal1]

and?? Did they get rid of ALL the aphids?

[@zullycelissuazo7439]

Would you recommend releasing them in a bedroom? That’s where I have all my plants 😭 I need beneficial insects asap

[@plant4table]

No, I would not recommend releasing them in your bedroom. If you have an Aerogarden, you can put it inside a net. That way the ladybugs can be contained inside it.

[@hondaxl250k0]

Wow 1500? A little overkill? Lol I just send my little 4 yr old daughter out with a water bottle in the back yard when I need them. She gets a hunting trip. And I get my little murderers. I also have a basement garden. And a range of plants. Different Berries lettuce carrots onions peppers . Potato’s . But I only release about 5 a month in my room.

[@raintree3383]

Hi...where do Lady bugs hide ? lol I would like to help my Grandaughter find some !!!! Thanks !!!

[@vidaripollen]

Nice channel 🏆

[@Beef1188]

Ladybugs eat raisins? I doubt it...

[@badgamerkat]

I loved this so much! You even got a cute lady bug hotel; I didn't even know that was a thing, lol. If you like games, check out Grounded, where you become a mini person and have to survive in a back yard filled with bugs, lol. It's a cute game and it has aphids and ladybugs (and spiders; gross, lol).

[@plant4table]

I will check it out. I used to love playing Plants vs. Zombies

[@Giantkiller130-t]

This is how I learned that ladybugs are good against aphids!

[@richardj855]

Serious question: if you provide the ladybugs with a food source won't that be counterproductive to them eating the aphids?

[@plant4table]

They prefer aphids. I give them raisins just in case they wanna change from maincourse to dessert 🍨 😂

[@JulietteBurns]

I have a gardyn and I thought one of the perks was no bugs 😭 so you can still get bugs with this? Or are aphids different

[@plant4table]

Oh don't worry. It only happens if you bring outdoor soil inside and put it near your Gardyn. The outdoor soil might contain bugs. That's how I got it.

[@ivorykeys1566]

🤣😂😂😂🤣 QUESTION - Now what about all the lady bug poop from eating those aphids ?🤣🤣😂😂😅🤣

[@plant4table]

Haha, I havent't seen any poop because most died before they made it to the bathroom 😵😮‍💨😂. So if you see poop, it's a good sign 🤣🤣🤣

[@marialucy7401]

Amo às..GRATIDÃO.

[@curtismalaise3515]

Very cute

[@robertthrem3382]

I thought they put the aphids in the farm fields to eat something else and that's why you have so many . correct me if I'm wrong

[@plant4table]

I don't think that aphids are good for anything

[@raintree3383]

Noooo...aphids are like mini grasshoppers...DESTROY DESTROY DESTROY

[@chapoguzman6373]

Lady bugs bring larva eggs and lady bugs leave a lot of shit everywhere

[@randomfella8084]

Lady bugs being imported from another region is not good for local environment I believe. Search it up.