Lady Bugs are a helpful predator when it comes to insects in the garden!
Matt Audia of John Shorb Landscaping is seen here releasing Lady Beetles (common name: Lady Bug, scientific name: Coccinellidae) as part of an IMP (integrated pest management) practice to address a heavy Aphid infestation on Crape Myrtle trees.
The lady beetles arrive bagged in a box, alive, active, and hungry. The bag is opened and positioned in the tree where heavy Aphid infestation has been causing damage to a Crape Myrtle tree as evidenced by the black colored honeydew on the leaves.
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Moments after release the lady beetles spread out and start looking for the tiny white Aphids to eat. An adult ladybug can eat up to 80 Aphids in one day!
As a local leader in the use of environmentally sound landscape materials and practices, we’ve been “Cultivating Naturally Elegant Properties” Since 1994. John Shorb Landscaping Inc. provides professional landscape design, installation, and grounds maintenance services to residential, commercial, and government clients in the DC metro. Learn more about us at www.jsli.com
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