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where are all the ladybirds?

Posted by Rose Lennard on July 22, 2013 at 4:58pm

This year, I am waiting for ladybirds to turn up and devour the aphids, but have seen hardly any here, despite best efforts with organic, wildlife friendly gardening. Anyone else noticed a bit of a lack, or have any idea why this might be?

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  • Eugene Baston July 22, 2013 at 5:25pm
    Rose, I've seen two so far this year, very disconcerting.
    I suspect the prolonged coldness has taken its toll over winter and well into spring.
  • Chris Auld July 22, 2013 at 6:33pm

    I havn't seen one in years. I used to find them hibernating in dense Leylandii hedges but not for a while now.

  • Benedict Simmons July 22, 2013 at 9:30pm

    I have seen lot's this year in Somerset.

  • David Cox July 22, 2013 at 10:35pm

    My broad beans are covered in them, they wiped out the blackfly and seemed to thrive, perhaps as the ground iss mulched 3 inch deep in hedge trimmings, so plenty of places for them to over winter. I imagine alot will have died in the very cold march weather.

  • Rose Lennard July 23, 2013 at 8:21am

    I suspect the prolonged cold Spring may be to blame - I haven't changed anything else in my garden and usually there are loads. Buying in is an option - they would certainly have plenty of aphids to eat!

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    Phil Voice July 23, 2013 at 9:04am

    Mobile phone app to help monitor UK’s native ladybirds
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  • Rose Lennard July 23, 2013 at 9:10am

    Thanks Phil!

    Phil Voice said:

    Mobile phone app to help monitor UK’s native ladybirds
    http://www.landscapejuice.com/2013/05/mobile-phone-app-to-help-moni...

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