Ladybugs happen to be so effective at pest control that organic farms and orchards that stay away from any use of pesticides often depend exclusively on the voracious appetite these little cuties have. The problem with pesticides is that they’ll not only kill pests, they’ll kill beneficial insects as well, making your pest problem even worse the next time around.
The promised two-year lifespan that ladybugs have is only possible of course, when they have a way of protecting themselves from the cold during winter. Usually, ladybugs march into every home nearby for warmth, come winter. Gardeners who like to protect their ladybugs during winter often buy a kind of warm ladybug home to set up in their gardens for the winter. Without such an arrangement, these little bugs can infest your home, get underfoot and cause quite a bit of trouble.
Learn all about LadyBug Eggs and how these beneficial insects can help your garden free from pesky insects.