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Ladybugs doing their thing

19 years ago

When I released over a thousand ladybugs onto my cherry tree on Memorial Day weekend, most seemed to have flown away by the next night. But apparently some flew back.

Every time I walk by and give the tree a quick scan, I see at least 5-10 adult ladybugs and at least that many instars. And some of the leaves covered in honeydew have very few aphids on them.

There's still a ton of aphids, but I think it's definitely less than before I released the ladybugs.

The cherries are beginning to ripen, but after this aphid infestation, I don't know if they'll be any good.

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