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Post by The witch on Feb 14, 2007 19:03:51 GMT 1
It's well worth encouraging them into your garden, as they are aphid loving predators.  Did know that you can buy adult ladybirds, larvae and ladybird attractant through the post? ;D Why not consider buying or making a ladybird house, which they can use for hibernation through the winter.  ![]() i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/The witch-in-Norfolk/Bits%20and%20bobs/GBDB34.jpg[/IMG] |
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Post by plocket on Feb 14, 2007 20:31:15 GMT 1
I've always wondered whether they really work The witch. We've already got quite a few ladybirds in the garden - I think they've been taking advantage of today's sunshine, but I've been finding them on and off throughout winter.
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Post by The witch on Feb 15, 2007 0:23:31 GMT 1
My daughter bought me one for Christmas, but I didn't want to set it up until we have moved house, so perhaps I will be able to let you know if they do work in the not so distant future. ;D
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Post by plocket on Feb 15, 2007 9:45:39 GMT 1
No worries! It's one of those things that will go on a wish list and wait until someone gives me one. I'll be interested to hear what you think when yours is installed though.
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 15, 2007 9:54:39 GMT 1
The last 2 springs I have seen loads of them at my allotment yet the blackfly still managed to maul the broad beans.
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Post by plocket on Feb 15, 2007 9:59:23 GMT 1
They always will Mick - unfortunately blackfly and broad beans seem to go together like Ant & Dec ;D
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 15, 2007 10:20:01 GMT 1
Not lady and birds though.............
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Post by sweetleaf on Feb 15, 2007 10:35:01 GMT 1
Birds pick up worms, ladies on the other hand, do not, unless gardeners, and even then only the Vermiform type. OH brought home some slices of tree stump, I was looking for something to do with them, I think I may drill one and make a ladybird hotel. ;D Anyone know where lacewings reside? They are very welcome.
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Post by plocket on Feb 15, 2007 11:00:31 GMT 1
Ladies are called birds because of the worms they pick up!!! ;D
Mmmm I don't know where lacewings reside but we've got some logs we could drill holes into. Now I just need to know what size drill-bit and what type of wood ladybirds prefer ;D
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Post by madonplants on Feb 15, 2007 12:04:45 GMT 1
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