Ladybug Page

The name ladybug can be traced to the middle ages where these insects were dubbed "Beetle of Our Lady" and dedicated to the Virgin Mary because it was thought to have come from heaven to save crops. Today, in other parts of the world, these insects are believed to signal a bountiful harvest, good weather, or even good luck.


Ladybeetle females lay eggs on just about every type of plant there is. If there is a plant with pests to feed on there are likely to be ladybeetle eggs nearby. There are ladybeetles that prefer mild, warm and or hot conditions. Each takes their role in feeding on a wide range of pests during the growing season.	Aphids. Because Aphids are typically born as females and do not need males to reproduce their populations can quickly explode. Aphids are the primary food of most of the Ladybeetles. They will feed on most other soft bodied pests.	Ladybugs appear everywhere, even on party goods, throw a ladybug birthday party your kids will love it........ Check out our ladybug party packages

After hatching from their eggs ladybeetles feed as larvae for 3 weeks or more, depending species and climate. Larva are similar in that regardless of length, 1/8" to 5/8" they have yellow, red or orange markings on the backs.	Ladybugs mate anywhere, just about anytime.	The 12 Spotted Pink Ladybug This is a Ladybeetle native to USA's mid west corn belt. It loves to feed on Corn earworm and other caterpillar pests. Availability is not always assured. Green Lacewing are excellent alternative and very good value.

After the larva have fed for a few weeks they then pupate into the Ladybugs we know. From these 3 pupae will 3 bright red adult ladybugs.	Ladybeetle Life Cycle There are about 450 species of ladybeetles in North America but all of them have similar life cycles	Buy a cup of 1,500+ ladybugs for $6.99. Larger amounts are available...........

The cycle is complete and will start again after feeding on this large group of aphids. Ladybugs need to eat aphids in order to get ready to make babies.	Most ladybugs migrate as a result of high heat of very cold temperatures. The common store bought ladybugs, H. convergens migrates as a result of very high heat	Go for a ladybug hike. Only in few areas can this be easily done. Check the links at the bottom of the page or email us for area near you

A Ladybug Garden ? Plant one of beneficial insect seed mixes and have Ladybugs in your garden all during the growing season.
	Ladybeetles love to climb up on the trunks of tree in the grooves of Cedar and Redwood trees to get some sunshine. Being a Ladybug means a lot of close contact with your relatives. Someone please pass the Aphids!