OUT OF STOCK (please check back June 1st) Ladybugs, or lady beetles (Hippodamia convergens) are the best known garden predators available. Unlike most beneficial insects, live ladybugs are gathered and prepared (removal of debris) for sale all over the United States. Both the adult and their dark gray and orange marked larvae feed on aphids (40-50 per day) and a wide variety of other soft-bodied pests, mites and insect eggs.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adult lady beetles are shipped in cotton bags mixed with wood shavings. One half pint (approximately 4,500) will treat 3,000 square feet (50 x 60′) of growing area. To release, simply water your garden and shake the predators out close to pest populations. DO NOT release during the sunny part of the day, but rather wait until evening. With sufficient food available, ladybugs will likely stay in the area. However, it is not uncommon for them to take flight if not enough food is present.
Note: Ants will protect honeydew producing insects like aphids and should be controlled prior to release.
Ladybugs help New York as pest killers – Associated Press, October 21st, 2007
Shipped Free (FedEx 2-Day)
We do everything we can to ensure safe arrival of your beneficial insects. To facilitate prompt arrival and avoid weekend holdovers during shipping, beneficial insect orders must be received by noon (MST) Wednesday to ship the following Monday or Tuesday. If multiple shipments or faster delivery is required, please call.
Orders placed during winter months will be shipped according to our 2013 Shipping Schedule, unless otherwise specified at checkout.
Please call us at (406) 582-0920 if you have questions concerning the shipping of our beneficial insects.
Guarantee
Planet Natural guarantees live, timely delivery of our beneficial insects. Instructions for care and release are provided with each order.
Note: Beneficial Insects are perishable. To ensure live delivery, it is important that you receive your order when it arrives. Once your order has shipped, a Fed Ex tracking number will be sent to you via email announcing when your package will be deliverd. We will NOT be responsible for “live shipments” left unattended at your doorstep. Please make contingent arrangements to have them picked up by a neighbor or delivered to a work address if you will not be home during the day.
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by Mom to 2 Girls
I ordered 2000 ladybugs for my daughters 4th birthday party. They were shipped very quickly, arrived 90% alive and were a huge hit at the party when we set them free. Thank you so much!
by Spencer
Have been ordering ladybugs from PN for 3 years, always with good luck. I gave gift certificates for ladybugs as Christmas gifts. Not only do they do a great job, I love seeing them around the yard. Friendly helpful people on the phone too !
by fheal
Had caterpillar tent worms, and now no more. .. just like advertised. Was real easy to apply, just added to watering can. Not much left to say, the little buggers died and none of the other good bugs seemed affected. While others nearby had problems with large horned tomato worms I never saw any, not sure if this was reason why (but maybe).
by jo
always fresh and healthy year round ladybugs – very little product loss en route, even in midwinter – great company
by Cathleen T.
I've been ordering ladybugs from PN for close to 9 years now and wouldn't go anywhere else. when I have had a problem they reshipped promptly. I love the ladybugs!
by GardenGuy
The lady bugs have gotten rid of the Aphids around my yard, and the kids love to collect them too.
by Rose Cotton
What a great dressing for the top of all my house plants. Within the month huge growth changes were noticed. My African Violets are blooming in the middle of October!!! A must try!
by Planet Natural Customer Service
Hello Valued Customers!
Our Guarantee to you: "Planet Natural guarantees live, timely delivery of our beneficial insects." Unfortunately, do to their perishable nature, circumstances do arise in which insects may arrive in less than quality condition. In this instance we are more than happy to reship your order or issue a refund. Also, it is important to note that "Beneficial Insect orders received through Wednesday AM will be shipped the following Monday or Tuesday". We honor our beneficial insect guarantee with pride to ensure that our customers are happy and their gardens are healthy! Thank you for your continuing support!
by Pissed Off
My order was placed on 7/26 and shipped on 8/1. I did not receive them until after 8/3. They arrived dead. I'd suggest customers buy elsewhere!
by Planet Natural Staff
We're off to get ladybugs tomorrow morning bright and early. Yup, off to beautiful Wells, Nevada to meet our ladybug collectors — 9 hours driving time there — 1 hour unloading/ loading ladybugs — 9 hours driving time home. Argh!
You see, unlike other beneficial insects, ladybugs are collected as adults in the California foothills where they gather in large quantities twice a year. When our collectors are ready, we meet in Wells, Nevada, which is exactly half way between Bozeman and the ladybug collection sites.
As soon as the ladybugs arrive in Bozeman, we place them in a giant, climate controlled refrigerator to keep them safe and sound. They are then placed in cloth bags with wood shavings – which provides protection – and shipped all over the United States.