APHID CONTROL OUTDOORS - Lacewings and Ladybirds. Ladybirds (both adults and larvae) and lacewing larvae are available from mid May onwards. Pre-order for delivery w/c 26/05. Ladybirds and Lacewings - Aphids (both greenfly and blackfly) are a big problem in gardens. Natural predators such as ladybirds and lacewings love to eat aphids, but they can be scarce. Help nature by introducing extra ladybirds (available as adults and larvae) and / or lacewing larvae. Release lacewing larvae and / or ladybirds into your garden between mid May and August. Over a period of time increasing the number of beneficial insects in the garden will lead to a permanent increase in the number of beneficial insects in your garden and a decrease in the number of aphids. Then, position a ladybird house or lacewing chamber to encourage the beneficial insects to feed, breed & over winter in YOUR garden. Which should I use? For light infestations on a spread of garden plants simply place adult ladybirds around the garden to search out the pests. For moderate infestations concentrated on a few plants use ladybird larvae placed directly onto the infected plants. For a bit of both use the ladybird family and save money too! For heavier infestations use lacewing larvae or a gardeners friends pack ( a pack of both lacewing larvae and adult ladybirds and save money too!) placed directly onto the infected plants. Aphids (greenfly, blackfly AND beech wooly aphids) in trees, hedges and shrubs are a BIG problem. To find out about specialist aphid control in trees, hedges and large shrubs CLICK HERE. Lacewing Larvae - Lacewing larvae are a natural predator of aphids, able to eat over 300 aphids each. Lacewing larvae occur naturally in the garden but often aphids numbers explode (especially in warm weather) and the lacewings struggle to eat them all. By releasing extra lacewing larvae, aphids can be controlled naturally. They are sprinkled over the affected plants and soon settle down to feed on aphids and other soft bodied insects such as whitefly and thrip. Lacewing larvae can be introduced as soon as the temperatures are above 10°c / 50°f. Introduce lacewing larvae between May and August. Available from mid May onwards. SOLD OUT for w/c 19/05 - Pre-order NOW for delivery w/c 26/05. Left: Lacewing Larvae attacking a aphid. 1 Lacewing larvae eats 300 + aphids before turning into another lacewing. Will feed on other pests including whitefly and red spider mite. Safe to use - Safe for children, pets and wildlife - no chemical residues. Easy to apply - Simply shake the lacewing larvae onto the infected plants (over 500 larvae in each pack). Right : Adult lacewing. "The rosebuds were horrendous- they were covered in aphids and also lupin stems. Lacewings completely cleared them and I haven't seen any aphids since." S.J. from London SW16 "I bought lacewing larvae through you for a couple of years now and they’ve had a great affect on the aphids, so last autumn we put up a lacewing chamber too. Now I must admit that I was a little skeptical that it would actually work, but left it out as instructed and then stored it away for the winter. I was a little late putting it back out this year (nearly the end of April), I only remembered when loads of aphids appeared on my roses. So I was more than a little pleasantly surprised to see the roses covered in little lacewing larvae just a couple of days later. Suffice to say the roses are now aphid free and the apple tree has stayed aphid free too. Many thanks for bringing to my attention a great natural product that really works." Regards D by Email NAME DESCRIPTION PRICE ADD Lacewing larvae Over 500 larvae. Available from mid May onwards. Pre-order NOW for delivery w/c 26/05. £14.75 Adult Ladybirds are the best known beneficial insect and a welcome sight in the garden, where they help to control a range of pests including aphids. By releasing ladybirds (available as adults or larvae) into the garden from May onwards - you can boost their numbers and help nature help you control pests. Adult Ladybirds - We only supply native British Adalia Bipunctata Ladybirds in tubes of 25 ready for releasing straight into your garden. Release them either early in the morning or late evening as this will prevent them flying off. Ladybirds are a natural predator of aphids as well as being a gardeners / youngsters favorite. By introducing ladybirds from May onwards (temperature should be above 10°c / 50°f) you can increase the number of these beneficial insects in your garden. Each ladybird will eat approximately 5000 aphids and will soon produce ladybird larvae which in turn also eat aphids. Release adult ladybirds anytime between May and August. Available from mid May onwards. SOLD OUT for w/c 19/05 - Pre-order NOW for delivery w/c 26/05. Left : Adult Ladybirds attacking aphids. "Hello, I came to your website looking for natural ways to control pests in my garden as I have a tortoise. I bought ladybirds (with a house) and lacewings to cure the rose of aphids and greenfly with brilliant results and the added bonus of beautiful ladybirds in my garden." Thanks Emma. "Your ladybirds were beautiful and certainly did the job on my roses & broom. They laid eggs so we had a new batch too" Mrs G. of Worcs. "Dear Jon, Thanks for my ladybirds - they're beautiful, and are right now feasting on all my aphids!" Susan McKenna-Dempsey. Ladybird Larvae - The larvae look nothing like their parents, but they have the same appetite for soft bodied garden pests such as greenfly and blackfly. Each larvae will eat large numbers of pests before pupating and emerging as a ladybird. Release ladybird larvae anytime between May and August. Available from mid May onwards. SOLD OUT for w/c 19/05 - Pre-order NOW for delivery w/c 26/05. Right : Ladybird larvae looking for a lunch of aphids. Green Gardener only supplies native British Adalia Bipunctata Ladybirds (otherwise known as 2 spot) - we do not supply Harlequin ladybirds. NAME DESCRIPTION PRICE ADD Adult Ladybirds Pack of 25. Available from mid May onwards. Pre-order for delivery w/c 26/05 £14.99 Economy Pack of 100 ladybirds (4 x 25 packs) save £4.96. Available from mid May onwards. Pre-order for delivery w/c 26/05 £55.00 Ladybird Larvae Pack of 50 larvae. Available from mid May onwards. Pre-order for delivery w/c 26/05 £13.50 Special Offers! Special Offers! Special Offers! Special Offers! The Ladybird Family - Love ladybirds! Why not increase their numbers by releasing both larvae and adults - both reduce the number of aphids (blackfly and greenfly) in your garden naturally. Release ladybirds anytime between May and August. Available from mid May onwards. SOLD OUT for w/c 19/05 - Pre-order NOW for delivery w/c 26/05. The Ladybird Family - 25 Adult ladybirds and 50 ladybird larvae £26.00 saving £2.49 Gardeners Friend Pack - Love ladybirds and lacewings but hate aphids? Why not increase the number of both of these beneficial insects and reduce the number of aphids (blackfly and greenfly) in your garden naturally. Release lacewing larvae and ladybirds anytime between May and August. Available from mid May onwards. SOLD OUT for w/c 19/05 - Pre-order NOW for delivery w/c 26/05. Gardeners Friends Pack - 25 Adult ladybirds and 500 lacewing larvae £27.50 saving £2.00 NEW - Ladybird Breeding Kit - Newly designed for 2008, it now comes with a pop-up mesh breeding chamber. The kit contains everything you need to breed your own Ladybirds (Adalia Bipunctata) , which can then be released in the garden. Ideal for children, schools or a unique gift - perfect for the Green Gardener. Produce your own ladybirds to release in your garden to tackle your pest problems with this fascinating ladybird breeding kit. The kit is easy and fun to use and all ages will enjoy watching the larvae grow. Watch as the larvae pupate and the ladybirds develop before your eyes. The ladybird breeding kit - comes complete with :- A newly designed pop-up breeding chamber. An educational poster A certificate for your first 30 ladybird larvae. Send off the freepost voucher included & you will receive over 25 ladybird larvae (pictured left), all the food & instructions. Transfer the larvae to the breeding chamber & add the food. The whole process of raising adult ladybirds from larvae takes around 30 days. The larvae will feed, grow & shed their skins 3 x before pupating. After a further 6 to 8 days, the adults emerge & at first the adults are yellow but within a few hours their rear wings will harden & change red. The adult ladybirds can then be studied for a few days before releasing them in the garden to tackle all your soft bodied pests. NAME DESCRIPTION PRICE ADD NEW - Breeding Kit Everything you need to breed ladybirds £19.99 Breeding Kit refill 30 Ladybird larvae and food - Available NOW. £9.99 Lacewing Chambers and Ladybird Houses. Green Gardener has a range of houses and chambers which simulate the natural habitat sought by beneficial insects for hibernation. By providing a shelter you can increase the number of beneficial insects surviving the winter in YOUR garden giving better pest control by encouraging them to feed, breed and over winter in YOUR garden. Lacewing Chamber - Unfortunately many Lacewings do not survive the Winter, so the aphids get away to a flying start in the Spring. By placing a Lacewing chamber in your garden, the survival rate of the lacewings can be dramatically improved and there will be more of them to control the aphids in the Spring. Lacewing Chambers should be positioned between September and October. The wooden chamber comes ready to use and consists of a sturdy wooden box which is guaranteed to last for years and a straw insert which is treated with a strong attractant to attract the lacewings to their new home. (this straw insert can be recharged each year in September.) NAME DESCRIPTION PRICE ADD Lacewing Chamber Complete with straw for 2 seasons. £24.99 Chamber Refill Use in September. £6.99 Special Offer! Special Offer! Special Offer! Special Offer! Special Offer - 500 lacewing larvae (sent w/c 26/05) & a lacewing chamber (sent ASAP) only £36.00 saving £3.74 and your plants Ladybird House - A natural habitat for ladybirds and other beneficial insects. The ladybird house has a central chamber filled with natural material. There are many holes drilled in an upwards angle for the insects to reach the insulated and safe inner chamber. If necessary the roof panel may be removed for inspection or cleaning. Simply site in a sheltered, warm spot away from prevailing wind in flower beds, wooded glades or even in a planter - anywhere close to where you normally get aphid!!!. "I received my ladybird house today and I am very impressed. It is so well made and attractive the best one I have seen. Thanks again for a lovely product." by email Hand-crafted wooden construction. The central chamber is filled with natural material to provide a cosy place to bed down. Position anytime. Position next to aphid infected plants. Release extra ladybirds from May onwards. Dimensions 30 cm high x 15 cm x 15 cm. "After putting your ladybird house in the garden I've had loads of ladybirds and very little trouble with aphids" Mr. A from Bath Special Offers! Special Offers! Special Offers! Special Offers! Special Offer - 25 adult ladybirds (sent w/c 26/05) & a ladybird house (sent ASAP) only £27.98 saving £2.00 Special Offer - Ladybird Family - 25 adult ladybirds & 50 ladybird larvae (sent w/c 26/05) & a ladybird house (sent ASAP) only £39.98 saving £3.50 Ladybird Mansion - This attractive, wall mounted ladybird mansion is exclusive to Green Gardener and is perfect for providing all year round shelter for ladybirds and other beneficial insects. The Ladybird Mansion is made from FSC timber and its sturdy construction will last for years. We have included two viewing windows in the ladybird mansion - a green gardener first - so that you can easily check on your gardeners friends. Position at any time of year on a wall, tree or fence amongst climbing plants which get affected by aphids. Simply fill with dry leaves, straw or shredded paper. Position next to aphid infected plants. Release extra ladybirds from May onwards. Height 30cm x width 14cm x depth 17cm Ladybird attractant and food (pictured left) - Mix the powder with a drop of water and use in the garden or in one of our special ladybird houses. This encourages ladybirds to your garden giving you free pest control. Use from early spring onwards. NEW - Ladybird Field Guide (pictured right) - This attractive laminated field guide will help you identify the many kinds of ladybirds you find in your garden. NAME DESCRIPTION PRICE ADD Ladybird House Simply site in a sheltered, warm spot. £14.99 Ladybird Mansion Place on a wall, fence or post. £24.95 NEW - Ladybird Poster Laminated for use in the garden. £3.99 Food and Attractant 2 sachets of Ladybird food and Attractant. £4.99 Gift Boxes - Solve your present problems the easy way with our gift boxes - full of our best selling products, delivered in a gift box, ready wrapped and save money too!! The boxes can be sent to you or why not have them delivered direct to your friends or relations. Boxes available are :- Ladybird Gift Boxes Grow your own Gift Box Bee Gift Box Butterfly Gift Box CLICK HERE to find out more. Solar Insect Theatre - Featuring a unique solar light which automatically turn on at dusk (and off at dawn) and will attract moths, butterflies, lacewings and other interesting flying insects. It also features solitary bee nesting sites and a large viewing window which allow you to keep track of what is being attracted by the lights. The Solar Insect Theatre is designed to attract insects and is NOT a trap - the insects are free to come and go!!!! They also make ideal gifts and are great for children who are fascinated by creepy crawlies. The solar light has a solar panel (pictured left) and storage batteries which charge up during the day and then the light switches on automatically at dusk (pictured right) and off again automatically at dawn. Site 1-2m above the ground, out of prevailing winds and where it will catch the morning sun. Solar Insect Theatre - Constructed from solid timber (FSC Certified), the Solar Insect Centre features a chamber with a hinged door in the side and a large viewing window. There are also holes drilled above and below the main chamber to attract solitary bees such as mason bees. The main chamber has a solar light fitted in the top to attract butterflies, moths, lacewings etc which can be studied though the large viewing window. The main chamber comes fitted with a small landing branch already fitted but it can also be filled with suitable plant material to attract daytime flying insects such as butterflies and ladybirds i.e. insert Buddleia to attract butterflies. The centre can be used to overwinter ladybirds, lacewings and solitary bees - simply fill with straw, bark or dry leaves in the autumn. Height 32cm x Width 20cm x Depth 17cm and weighs 1.4kg NAME DESCRIPTION PRICE ADD Solar Insect Theatre Great for children who are fascinated by creepy crawlies. £34.99 To find out more about insect houses or any of the other Green Gardener wildlife houses click below. For a full range of wildlife houses for hedgehogs, frogs etc, click below