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At the present, CYline Biotic is shipping only to the continental United States; however, we are trying to address the higher cost of postage to Canada. Canadian Policy
The ladybug undergoes a complete metamorphosis from egg to larvae to pupae and back to adult. From the eggs emerge black and bristly larvae, often spotted yellow and white. Tiny tapered larvae, resembling alligators, immediately begin feeding on aphids, having been known to consume 40-50 aphids in a single hour. These larvae have earned the name of 'aphid wolf', for an insatiable appetite for aphids. This part of the life cycle takes about 20 days or so. The larvae then attaches itself to leaf or stem and pupates. The adult emerges to begin the life cycle again. CYline Biotic in a number of sections in the country and especially in California, distributes ladybugs direct to farmer, orchard, greenhouse, commercial field, and home garden. After release, Ladybugs lay their eggs next to congregations of pests, so the pupae hatch out hungry and with a nearby food supply. Ladybug larvae feed on crop destroying bugs. Ladybugs DO NOT feed on plants or crops, only on harmful pests. Within hours of release ladybugs start laying eggs. The larvae stage, lasting two to three weeks, pupates into the adult stage continuing the life cycle. Ladybugs are one of the predators which will attack ants guarding aphid colonies. Certain ants will raise aphids for the sweet honeydew they produce. CYline Biotic ladybugs will attack both. Building up your population of beneficial ladybugs is a worthwhile goal. CYline Biotic Ladybugs may be stored with refrigeration for a period of two weeks to a month. Frequent releases in areas of your garden where known pest populations are located is ideal
Release ladybugs early in the year to match the life cycle of the pests you want to them to work against.. Good Luck with your releases!
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