Re: [CH] Ladybugs
peter g (peter.g@telus.net)
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 17:01:01 -0700
Lucky You !
ladybug larvae are just like cruising sharks (from an aphid's
viewpoint!). these voracious little guys just patrol every square inch of
a chile plant, consuming aphids as they go.
i had to import a few (to Cameron's Y2K rocoto), from the rose
bushes downstairs. they were VERY reluctant to walk off my hand
onto the plant (rocoto prolly smells quite different after the rosebush);
and in fact, they pretty much just sulked for a day or two!
then appetite kicked-in and away they went, mowing down aphids like
"Liz Taylor eats popcorn". there are 3 larvae on a six-foot plant, and
they're keeping the aphid population well checked.
easy as hell to capture ... and they stay where you put 'em !
regards
peter g