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Can I buy ladybirds in Ireland?

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  • 08-04-2017 4:15pm
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    beveragelady
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    I have an infestation of aphids in a conservatory-type room. I've looked at sprays and things but cats and dogs use the room a lot and anyway I don't like using poisons. Is it possible to buy ladybirds in Ireland? I've looked online but I can't find anybody who ships to Ireland.


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    monty_python
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    beveragelady wrote: »
    I have an infestation of aphids in a conservatory-type room. I've looked at sprays and things but cats and dogs use the room a lot and anyway I don't like using poisons. Is it possible to buy ladybirds in Ireland? I've looked online but I can't find anybody who ships to Ireland.

    I doubt it but you can buy Hypoaspis miles from the UK and they might work


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    Lumen
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    http://www.mrmiddleton.com/delivery-information/

    They reference shipping ladybirds. Probably seasonal. Try calling them.


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    SteM
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    We got some in Mr Middleton in Mary Street a few years ago. They might still do them if you call.


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    Chuchote
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    It would also be good (for future years) to grow a few nettles in a pot once you've got the ladybirds in. These have their own blackfly, which hatch out early and don't infest anything else, and ladybirds like to lay their eggs near them so they'll have a guaranteed source of food when they hatch.

    Don't let the nettles escape the pot, though - cut off their flowers, and keep an eye on their sneaky roots.


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    beveragelady
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    Mr Middleton got back to me, they'll have ladybirds in about six weeks. In the meantime I'll continue my strategy of hunting the wee feckers down and squishing them.
    Thanks for your help!


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    Chuchote
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    beveragelady wrote: »
    Mr Middleton got back to me, they'll have ladybirds in about six weeks. In the meantime I'll continue my strategy of hunting the wee feckers down and squishing them.
    Thanks for your help!

    Put a leftover bit of soap (not detergent, proper hand soap) in water for a couple of days, then stir it up and use it to spray on them; the combination of grease and whatever makes soap soapy kills them dead.


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