Re: lady bugs
Diana L. Politika wrote:
>
> 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
I have been putting them out. The occasional one flies up to the nine
foot ceiling and the cat thinks he can reach it by climbing onto the
stereo shelf. I told my husband one day he will jump from the shelf to
the ceiling fan, then we'll have problems. As you can see, my indoor
cats hunt BIG game.
Windy
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