9 February 2024

Customer Question – Ladybird availability?

Q. “I would like to purchase some ladybirds as soon as they are available, along with a hut. The blackflies are taking over my roses and bay trees and I hear ladybugs help with this. I noticed it said available in April on the website and wondering what date I should set the reminder to order from you for? I’ll forget otherwise….?” Much appreciated, Christina

A. Thanks for the message and ladybirds do love to eat aphids including blackfly, so they would be ideal for dealing with the aphids on your roses / bay trees. I do already have Ladybird Larvae available to buy now as people use them in sheltered gardens and in greenhouses / conservatories to deal with pest problems. We normally recommend using the larvae to deal with a specific pest problem as they will stay where you put them i.e. if you release them onto aphid infected plants, they will not fly off. However I do also have Adult Ladybirds available if you prefer. It is early to use ladybirds outdoors, but if your garden is sheltered and if aphids are already present then it should be OK i.e. if it warm enough for aphids then it is warm enough for ladybirds. Alternatively you can pre-order for delivery later in the spring. I hope this helps. Please CLICK HERE to view our entire range of Ladybirds, houses, food, seeds etc. Kind regards Jon

Available to buy now