Control ants before releasing. Ants "farm" aphid colonies for their honeydew and will aggressively chase away ladybugs to protect their food source. Apply an ant barrier (diatomaceous earth or sticky tape) around the base of affected plants before introducing ladybugs.
Keep your beneficial insects fed and attract native bugs to your garden or farm with our Good Bug Diet - A food supplement for your good bugs that contains fats, proteins, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, amino acids, vitamins, lactose, and sucrose.
Introduce beneficial insects to your houseplants and potted plants with our Beneficial Insect Netting! No need to worry about your ladybugs flying around your home or grow room.
Wait after pesticides. Do not release beneficial insects within 2–4 weeks of any pesticide application, including many organic options like pyrethrin. Broad-spectrum and systemic insecticides are toxic to beneficials. Pesticides, wetting agents, and spreader-stickers may all adversely affect ladybug survival.
