Re: lady bugs
- To: <perennials@mallorn.com>
- Subject: Re: lady bugs
- From: "* H* <c*@saltspring.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 20:26:49 -0800
I think the ladybugs may be hibernating in the walls or attic of your
house. I've seen them in attics here in clusters of several hundred and
there are always a few that wander away from the group. They also become
very active in warm weather periods.
Brian B.C. Z8
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> From: Diana L. Politika <diana@olympus.net>
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: lady bugs
> Date: Thursday, January 15, 1998 7:28 PM
>
> LinTingle wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 98-01-15 15:23:14 EST, you write:
> >
> > << I live in Al. now and noticed that there are ladybugs in my windows
on
> > the inside. I guess they are attracted to the outdoor light and come
in
> > when we leave the dogs out, I don't know.
> > Now they are supposed to be beneficial, right. Is there anyway I can
> > keep them until it warms up outdoors. You know of anyway to breed
them?
> > I also like insects!
> > WIndy >>
> >
> > Windy, you certainly have posed an interesting question. Perhaps I'm
not the
> > only other person who would like to know the answer. How about looking
for a
> > book in the library or internet? Anyway, please let us know if you
solve this
> > one!
> >
> > Linda in Baltimore
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> Ladybugs tend to mass for hibernation. When they awaken in the spring,
> they have a dispersal instinct so that they spread out. When you
> purchase those little packets of ladybugs from nurseries, they are
> collected in the Seirra mountains where they mass in groups of
> millions. When you take them home a sprinkle them about your garden,
> their instinct is to fly away (disperse). So, message one is to save
> your money. Two, is if they are on the inside of your window, let them
> out. The egg cases are brilliant orange and are easily seen on the
> white bark of a birch. If you see one, you'll know immediately what
> they are, and be able to spot them easily in the future. An immature
> (larvae form) lady bug will drive you straight for the Raid. They are
> very unattractive and LOOK like they'd eat your arm if you let it. It
> pays to know what this form looks like so you don't go out of your way
> to kill it, which you will if you see it. Ferocious looking critter.
>
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