New and Unread Tree-Mails
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McLean, VA (Zone 6b)  daylilly99 May 29, 2020 6:01 AM CST |
| The daylilies came through early spring looking amazing due to generally milder temperatures and lots of rain ... until 2-3 weeks back when I noticed a lot of tan foliage. Closer inspection revealed that they were dripping with aphids! My daylily friend in the next town experienced the same. While contemplating what to do, I blasted many of them with a stream of water from the hose. Meanwhile, I saw a few ladybugs which made me hopeful. I also had other problems in the garden so I sprayed everything with Monterey Disease Control, which contains a bacillus and shouldn't harm good bugs. Now, about 8-9 days later, I didn't notice lady bugs but there are ladybug larvae EVERYWHERE on the daylilies, which are looking much better (after I pull off the dry tan foliage). I even see a few lady bug pupae. Hooray for Mother Nature!!! I did a bit of research on the web to make sure I knew what I was seeing. I recommend everyone become familiar with all the stages of the ladybug (ladybird) development if you don't already know. WARNING - there are some rather graphic videos out there - don't watch those if you have a weak stomach. |
Name: Valerie Ontario, Canada (Zone 4a)              touchofsky May 29, 2020 6:24 AM CST |
 In I just read about ladybug life cycle. It is fascinating. I had no idea! I didn't know that they could live 2 to 3 years and that they hibernate in cold winter areas.Touch_of_sky on the LA |
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