Lady beetles : should we buy them for our gardens?

Linda Chalker-Scott; Michael R. Bush

doi:10.7273/000004649

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Lady beetles : should we buy them for our gardens?

Linda Chalker-Scott and Michael R. Bush

Washington State University Extension fact sheet, 268E, Washington State University Extension

01/2023

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Ladybugs -- Habitat

Ladybugs -- Behavior

Garden pests -- Control

Lady beetles - also incorrectly called lady bugs (bugs and beetles are not closely related) - are a natural and popular biocontrol agent for aphids in home gardens, landscapes, and other urban environments. Many gardeners purchase these insects online or at nurseries and garden centers for release on their property. This publication discusses the drawbacks to the use of purchased lady beetles and suggests some alternatives for attracting and retaining local species.

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Title: Lady beetles : should we buy them for our gardens?
Creators: Linda Chalker-Scott
Michael R. Bush
Academic Unit: Publications, WSU Extension
Series: Washington State University Extension fact sheet; 268E
Publisher: Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
Format: pdf
Identifiers: 99900924241401842
Copyright: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/
Language: English
Resource Type: Report