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Gardening

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5. They didn't even give them a chance! I suspect some gardeners use netting to confine them until

Tue Jun 4, 2019, 07:58 PM

Jun 2019

they discover the tasty aphids.

This source says you need to use 3000 ladybugs PER rose bush and to take other steps (some of which seem a little cruel) to prevent flying away:

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/sdut-how-to-make-aphid-eating-ladybugs-feel-welcome-2011jul22-story.html

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My pumpkin is doing well. I have a worry about my roses. [View all] Ptah Jun 2019 OP

Aphids. Find some lady bugs. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #1

When I used lady bugs, they flew away. Another alternative is spooky3 Jun 2019 #2

The aphids must have been substandard The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #4

I'll shop here in Tucson for lady bugs. Ptah Jun 2019 #6

I have read that if you want one really big BigmanPigman Jun 2019 #3

That makes sense. Ptah Jun 2019 #7

Well, you HAVE TO read this! BigmanPigman Jun 2019 #9

Gitcha some lady bugs. marble falls Jun 2019 #8