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native ladybugs and imports

16 years ago

yes i am looking to re-introduce rarer native species of ladybugs(2 spot and or c9) .. are there breeding and sales of these and how can i kill the C7 and asian with out disturbing any possible remainders of our natives.. i was thinking to set up a fall window traps squishy foam strip between the sashes and a plastic funnel on the btm sash to a screen bag or black dress sock or 2 to catch the asians. as for the commercial pheramone and UV trap is that pheramone asian/c7 only??

i was thinking to make a pvc arch green house with shade/row cover to keep temps ok for the natives after they lay eggs i was thinking i can release the adults and start a 2nd gen under cover.

this raises questions.. how do i find native breeding stock? where to get ladybug chow/aphids?...

ps i am from maine lol and i am checking suppliers for species sold. and i encourage no one to buy import bugs and call goverment and tell them to make shipping selling or import of these PITA invasive species illegal

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