Beneficial Insects

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bluekat76 Ijamsville, MD(Zone 6b) Mar 24, 2005

Let's say you buy these insects whether they are lady bugs, lacewings whatever. What's to say the birds won't eat your new "predators"? Viola, the world's most expensive bird food! Am I just dreaming up new problems?

Specifically, I had a stinkbug problem on my tomatoes last year and those guys aren't going to stand a chance this year if I can help it. That is why I started reading about controlling pests. Didn't find anything that would eat a stinkbug though!

I also cross posted to Organic Farming.

-Kim

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sfk Richmond, VA(Zone 7a) Mar 27, 2005

Yes, buying beneficials is a risky proposition. They also have wings, and may not stay in your yard. From what I read, the trick is to release them in the evening near the plants that have populations of bad bugs. The beneficials won't go to far before nightfall, and when they wake up in the morning breakfast is waiting.

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