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Live Lady Beneficial Bugs - America's Gardens Nursery
Live Lady Beneficial Bugs - America's Gardens Nursery
Live Lady Beneficial Bugs - America's Gardens Nursery
Live Lady Beneficial Bugs - America's Gardens Nursery

Live Lady Beneficial Bugs

$12.99

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Description

We've gotten them again while available! Native Workhorses  Convergent Lady Beetle (Hippodamia convergens) is the original "heavy lifter" of the North American garden. While specialized mites work like scalpels for specific problems, Ladybugs are your broad-spectrum cleanup crew. We only provide 100% native US species. Unlike invasive "look-alikes," our ladybugs are a natural part of our ecosystem, evolved to handle our climate and hunt our local pests. We ship them in a state of "hibernation" so they arrive with a full tank of energy, ready to wake up and protect your canopy.

They aren't picky eaters. If it’s soft, slow-moving, and shouldn’t be on your plant, it’s probably on the menu.

  • Aphids: Their absolute favorite meal. A single ladybug can clear out dozens of these "sap-suckers" in a single day.
  • Mealybugs & Scale: They specialize in hunting the young, mobile stages of these pests before they can hunker down and cause real damage.
  • Thrips & Mites: While they aren't "specialists" here, a hungry ladybug is a great way to add an extra layer of defense against thrips larvae and spider mites.
  • Pest Eggs: They’ll even snack on the eggs of moths and other garden invaders, stopping the next generation before it hatches.
Care
How to Use

Putting ladybugs out is actually a fairly simple process.

Mist the Canopy: Before release, give your plants a light misting of water. This acts as a "hydro-anchor" to keep your new ladybugs from flying away simply because they're thirsty.

Night Shift Only: Release them at dusk or 15 minutes after your lights go out. This gives them all night to hydrate, settle in, and find their first meal.

Start at the Bottom: Sprinkle them onto the lower stems or the soil at the base of the plant. They naturally crawl upward, so they’ll scan every leaf on their way to the top.

Look for the "Alligators": If you see weird, spiked larvae that look like tiny alligators a week later—congrats! Those are ladybug babies, and they are even more voracious hunters than the adults.

Keep them chill: If you need to, you can keep your ladybugs in the refrigerator - not the freezer! - for a week or so. The cool puts them into diapause, a they will simply "hibernate" until you're ready for them. Don't wait too long, this can kill them.

SORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR SHIPPING.



Satisfaction

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 6 month warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Shipping

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.
Description

We've gotten them again while available! Native Workhorses  Convergent Lady Beetle (Hippodamia convergens) is the original "heavy lifter" of the North American garden. While specialized mites work like scalpels for specific problems, Ladybugs are your broad-spectrum cleanup crew. We only provide 100% native US species. Unlike invasive "look-alikes," our ladybugs are a natural part of our ecosystem, evolved to handle our climate and hunt our local pests. We ship them in a state of "hibernation" so they arrive with a full tank of energy, ready to wake up and protect your canopy.

They aren't picky eaters. If it’s soft, slow-moving, and shouldn’t be on your plant, it’s probably on the menu.

  • Aphids: Their absolute favorite meal. A single ladybug can clear out dozens of these "sap-suckers" in a single day.
  • Mealybugs & Scale: They specialize in hunting the young, mobile stages of these pests before they can hunker down and cause real damage.
  • Thrips & Mites: While they aren't "specialists" here, a hungry ladybug is a great way to add an extra layer of defense against thrips larvae and spider mites.
  • Pest Eggs: They’ll even snack on the eggs of moths and other garden invaders, stopping the next generation before it hatches.
Care
How to Use

Putting ladybugs out is actually a fairly simple process.

Mist the Canopy: Before release, give your plants a light misting of water. This acts as a "hydro-anchor" to keep your new ladybugs from flying away simply because they're thirsty.

Night Shift Only: Release them at dusk or 15 minutes after your lights go out. This gives them all night to hydrate, settle in, and find their first meal.

Start at the Bottom: Sprinkle them onto the lower stems or the soil at the base of the plant. They naturally crawl upward, so they’ll scan every leaf on their way to the top.

Look for the "Alligators": If you see weird, spiked larvae that look like tiny alligators a week later—congrats! Those are ladybug babies, and they are even more voracious hunters than the adults.

Keep them chill: If you need to, you can keep your ladybugs in the refrigerator - not the freezer! - for a week or so. The cool puts them into diapause, a they will simply "hibernate" until you're ready for them. Don't wait too long, this can kill them.

SORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR SHIPPING.



Satisfaction

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 6 month warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Shipping

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.