Ladybirds for Aphids

£28.00

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June 2025

Some variants have been taken off sale while supply catches up with demand, they will be back within a week. A great alternative to ladybird larvae are aphid midge, or for larger areas lacewing larvae, both of these can be found here.

Both Ladybird adults and their Ladybird larvae are voracious eaters and can make a real difference to aphid (greenfly and blackfly) infestations both under glass and outside.

The ladybirds we supply are Adalia Bipunctata - the red two-spotted ladybird. They are one of many native species in the UK. Ladybirds are one of the most popular controls for aphids but they do not prey on other insects so will not help with pests such as thrips and spider mite. You can read instructions on how to release ladybirds for aphid control HERE.

The larvae are a more reliable predator as they cannot fly away.

If you have a large area to treat or have aphids in multiple areas of your home or garden then Lacewing larvae may be more suitable.

Some pack sizes are only available March to September.

Orders placed by 10am Monday will be despatched later in the week.

Both Ladybird Adults and their young (larvae) are extremely popular for controlling aphids.

Adult Ladybirds lay up to 50 yellow Ladybird eggs per day under the leaves of plants and up to 1500 in their Ladybird lifetime to continue the cycle of natural pest control.

Ladybird larvae are not as pretty as the adults, but they are not so likely to fly away! They are a distinctive slate grey colour and have orange markings when they get bigger, and they are even more voracious than their parents.

Around 5 adults or larvae per square metre.

Ladybirds should be applied when the Aphids are present on plants and the temperatures are above 10°C although best control is gained at 15-20°C. Release in early morning or late evening from May onwards until mid September by gently scattering over affected plants. Of course if you are using them in a glasshouse, you can introduce them a bit earlier/later. However don't introduce them unless there is food about, because they will either starve, or eat each other!

Larvae Eggs - Your bottle will contain the very small ladybird larvae, eggs and food and an inert carrier for protection, usually bran husks or shredded paper.
You may only be able to see the bigger larvae.

Adults - your vial or box will contain the adult ladybirds, open and place the vial on it’s side on or below plants.
It’s best to do this early morning or late evening by gently scattering over affected plants or into little paper cones lodged between branches.

It is very important to release the ladybirds as soon as possible after they arrive with you to minimise risk of them eating each or starving.

Ladybirds for Aphids

£28.00