Live Ladybugs-voracious Predators of Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies, Mealybugs & More! (Live Ladybugs - 4500)
Control Uses: These voracious predators feed on aphids, chinch bugs, asparagus beetle larvae, thrips, alfalfa weevils, bean thrips, grape root worms, Colorado potato beetle larvae, whitefly, and mites, as well as many other soft-bodied insects and eggs.Control Uses: These voracious predators feed on aphids, chinch bugs, asparagus beetle larvae, thrips, alfalfa weevils, bean thrips, grape root worms, Colorado potato beetle larvae, whitefly, and mites, as well as many other soft-bodied insects and eggs.Method of shipment, biology: Ladybugs are shipped to you in the adult stage. Each adult consumes about 5,000 aphids. Within 8 to 10 days of release, each female ladybug lays 10-50 eggs daily on the underside of leaves. After 21 days they pupate and adults emerge in 2-5 days, completing the cycle. Under ideal conditions NOTE: Because ladybugs are collected in the wild, availability is subject to Nature's whim. Extra ladybugs are shipped with each order to account for mortality. Prices subject to change based on availability.Important Shipping Note:UPS 2nd Day Shipping RequiredSelect UPS 2nd Day at checkout unless you are ordering other products that can ship US Mail or Ground. Only the ladybugs will be upgraded to 2nd Day shipping.When will my order ship?• Orders ship Monday through Wednesday.• Orders received Monday or Tuesday will ship the following day. Orders received Wednesday or Thursday will ship the following Monday. Orders received after 9:00 AM MST Friday will ship the following Tuesday.GIVE LIVE LADYBUGS AS A GIFT!Tell us in the comments section at checkout and let us know when you want the ladybugs delivered.Releasing Live Ladybugs in gardenLadybugs are easy and fun to release... right onto your plants.Coverage Rates:1,500 - up to 800 sq. ft.4,500 - up to 2,500 sq. ft.9,000 - up to 5,000 sq. ft.18,000 - up to 10,000 sq. ft.35,000 - up to  acre70,000 - up to 1 acre