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You are here: Home / Diary / I Supervise Releasing the Ladybugs

I Supervise Releasing the Ladybugs

May 11, 2021 By: Summer Samba23 Comments

When it comes to releasing ladybugs, especially near her catnip, Summer feels her supervision is important.

Aphids are always an issue in the spring around here. So my human decided to get some ladybugs to release in the garden. Of course, I helped.

somali cat checking out container of ladybugs

They are supposed to be released in the evening. And while it still looks light out, technically it is evening here, since it is right before my dinnertime. Also, I couldn’t help if my human waited for it to get any darker because I’m not allowed out when predators like coyotes are most active (and maybe the bear).

somali cat looking at lady bugs crawling out of the plastic container

They had been in the fridge for a couple of hours so they were sluggish at first. But once my human opened up the container, they woke up pretty fast!

somali cat taking a close up look at ladybugs crawling out of container

They were ready to go out hunting for their next meal!

ladybugs on a catnip plant

My human shook some out onto my catnip plants. She saved the rest of them to put on the rose bushes.

somali cat getting bored with ladybugs

I will be honest, after a while I got bored with the ladybugs, even though my human was enjoying them.

somali cat with ladybug on her forehead

They were getting on everything including me.

somali cat sticking out tongue at thought of even tasting a ladybug

In case you are wondering if I wanted to eat any of these guys, the answer is no! They are nasty. I gather they taste bad on purpose so they don’t get eaten. Well, it worked here.

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Comments

  1. Ingrid kIng says

    April 25, 2022 at 8:44 am

    How interesting. I didn’t know you could buy ladybugs for your yard. You are such a good helper, Summer.

    Reply
  2. Mark's Mews says

    May 20, 2021 at 9:02 pm

    TBT: Yes this is WAY belated but I had to reply. I’ve bought and released ladybugs in the past. It works for a while, and I’ve been glad of that. I keep the yard organic, so they like that. Some years, they have done so well that I’ve seen ladybug larvae crawling around and THEY are the better aphid-eaters.

    But it has been a few years. Neem oil spray (organic) works faster and is better for serious problems. Rinsed off a day later, the aphids are gone. And it is (supposedly) harmless to people, pets, and beneficial insects. But that is mostly for small-area inside problems.

    I think I will get more ladybugs when my plants are up and growing. Thank you for reminding me of them.

    Reply
  3. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    May 17, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    Absoolootley pawsum werk Summer an Miss “J”…
    Wee wundered how youss’ gotted Ladybuggiess an why…furry kewl idea!
    An they can sleep inn a fridge?? Wee are so amazed. An wee are thanx full wee leerned sumthin mew today two!
    ***purrss*** BellaDharma an ((huggiess)) LadyMew

    Reply
  4. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    May 13, 2021 at 7:11 am

    We had no idea humans could buy ladybugs for their gardens! We learned something new today.

    Reply
  5. Teddy says

    May 12, 2021 at 3:44 am

    Ladybugs are so pretty – my Mom loves to see them – we used to have them inside the house on the inside of the windows but for some reason not in some years. They make my Mom smile so that’s the main reason I like them!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  6. Catherine Lingg says

    May 11, 2021 at 9:59 pm

    I love lady bugs. One of my favorites
    I knew about the aphid thing. My mom was quite the gardener. I’ve dabbled when I had a home. I had flowers and veggies. Now I’m alone im an apartment. Have a small mostly perennial garden.

    Reply
  7. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    May 11, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    Let us hope that there will be a lot less aphid damage to your garden p,ants this season,Summer.

    In some cultures, Ladybugs are good luck!

    Reply
  8. Cathy Keisha says

    May 11, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    I was afraid they’d get on you. If you didn’t eat any, how do you know they taste nasty? Sometimes I see them on our screens.

    Reply
  9. meowmeowmans says

    May 11, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    That’s so cool that you and your human released those ladybugs to help in your garden, Summer. We are glad you did not eat them!

    Reply
  10. Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon & Barb says

    May 11, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    What a great thing you Mom did! Our Mom spays soapy water on the roses to stop the aphids. as we live right on the river, we don’t use any herbicides, pesticides and very little fertilizer. And Summer, my favorite picture of you is the one with the lady bug on your head!

    Reply
  11. Ivan and Izzy from WMD says

    May 11, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    How very fun! We love ladybugs here (we don’t try to eat them either). Bravo to your human for using a completely natural solution for the aphids.

    P.S. We’ve never had one land on us although we might like it!

    Reply
  12. Melissa & Mudpie says

    May 11, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    What a fun project for you two!

    Reply
  13. Ellen Pilch says

    May 11, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    That is a great idea. I need to tell my hubby he should order some as we get aphids in the garden and he uses icky spray.

    Reply
  14. GinaV24 says

    May 11, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    That looked like fun! I like ladybugs too. I didn’t realize you could buy them.

    Reply
  15. Brian Frum says

    May 11, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    Well it did look like a fun activity sweet Summer and we’re glad one of you enjoyed it!

    Reply
  16. PAT K says

    May 11, 2021 at 9:22 am

    Excellent idea for your nip. Looks like there were a lot
    of the ladybugs in the container. Maybe they will multiply
    this year and next year you will have lots of them.

    Reply
  17. Nancy Davis says

    May 11, 2021 at 6:29 am

    Summer Samba: Aphids really suck, literally. Buying the ladybugs and releasing onto target plants is great idea, and safe for all involved. There’s another bug which resembles ladybug, but is actually harmful.
    https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/asian-beetle-vs-ladybug/#:~:text=Ladybugs%20look%20very%20similar%20to%20another%20insect%20from,and%20how%20to%20avoid%20infestations%20of%20beetle%20pests.

    Reply
  18. The Florida Furkids says

    May 11, 2021 at 5:23 am

    How cool that your got to release those ladybugs. We MOL’d at the one on your head!

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  19. Ernie the Island Cat says

    May 11, 2021 at 5:13 am

    Ladybugs are pretty cool. And good pest controllers. Do you know there are people who release ladybugs in their homes to control pests on their house plants??

    Reply
  20. Katie Isabella says

    May 11, 2021 at 4:28 am

    Summer…you are the supervisor of choice. Be proud!

    Reply
  21. mickeys Musings says

    May 11, 2021 at 3:56 am

    How did you know they are nasty Summer? Just by the looks or smell 😉
    As long as they protect your catnip they are OK!!
    Mum did not know you could buy ladybugs , but then she never went looking in the garden centre.
    Purrs, Julie

    Reply
  22. The Poupounette Gang says

    May 11, 2021 at 3:40 am

    How lovely to be part of a ladybug release! We always love seeing them in our garden and the fields around the house.

    Purrs,
    Tama and Benny

    Reply
  23. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    May 11, 2021 at 12:25 am

    That was a cheeky ladybug sitting on your head! I hope they work hard and keep those nasty aphids away.

    Reply

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