Ladybugs Or Lady Beetles: Whats The Difference? Why the difference matters You probably know what a ladybug looks like and may have heard about the Asian lady beetle The first one is a beneficial insect while the other is a smelly pest Asian lady beetles (Harmonia axyridis) like those below are not the same insect as the ladybug (Coccinella) It can be difficult to tell the two species apart
Raising Ladybugs from Indoor Larvae to Outdoor Garden Protectors Where Do Ladybug Larvae Come From? Most ladybug larvae will be available as a shipment or a kit, unless you have a local garden center that specializes in beneficial insects If this is the case, definitely aim to get some local ladybug larvae, since a local grower will know the most about varieties that thrive in your area However, educational kits from places like Insect Lore ship with live
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Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days Once you see how cute your ladybug looks, you'll want to make a whole troop of clay critters for your pots! Move your mouse over the images for more information (let the cursor hover for a moment, and a pop-up caption will appear)
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Funny Weeds For Funny Games - Daves Garden Even today, whenever I see a ladybug on me, I gently take it to my forefinger and sing this little song to it: "Ladybug, ladybug, fly to the glade, And where you will fly, there I will marry " Believe it or not, the ladybug always flies off when the song is finished Wouldn't you like to try?
Who Did That? Identifying Insect Damage - Daves Garden This article will address only a few of the most common insect pests found across the country If you have damage that doesn't fit these profiles, contact your local extension agent and provide him or her with a sample of the injured plant The plant pictured at right was actually damaged by a hailstorm, but could easily be diagnosed as the result of chewing insects Aphids: those tiny green