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Lady bugs for garden insect control #872612

Asked June 11, 2024, 12:48 PM EDT

Where can I purchase lady bugs for my garden?

Grand Traverse County Michigan

Expert Response

If you search "live lady bugs" on amazon you'll find multiple businesses selling them.
If you search "where to order live ladybugs" on your search engine (google, duck duck go, or ?) you'll also find multiple businesses selling them.
MSU Extension does not endorse any retailers or brands.
More info in the attached links:
https://extension.umn.edu/beneficial-insects/lady-beetles
https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/07/do-ladybugs-help-your-garden-grow-depends-surroundings
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/ladybugs-or-ladybird-beetles/
https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/agent-articles/insects/ladybugs.html

Dick M. Replied June 13, 2024, 10:41 PM EDT

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