K Barrett wrote:
BTW, most people on OrchidSafari that tried an IPM with ladybugs found that
they flew away home very quickly. I seem to recall that if you release them
in the early morning in a high humidity GH they'll tend to stay around
longer. Like a day.

Of course if I released them in March in my heated greenhouse they might
never leave. It is is supposed to be highs in the upper teens again
tomorrow.

I was thinking about providing some 'bug food' to keep at least a small
population around. I guess there is a powder or some such that you mix
with water.

Rob


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