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Originally Posted by angelpet
Ladybugs: helpful, sometimes pesky
October 2, 2005
By Madeline Bodin
Who loves a ladybug? Until recently, everyone did. These tiny beetles
gobble aphids and other soft-bodied insects that plague crops and
ornamental plants.
It is said that their name refers to the Virgin Mary, to whom our
European ancestors gave thanks for the beetles that saved their crops. ...
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Madeline, I found your article interesting and informed and would like your permission to reprint it on my gardening website - a similar article entitled
'Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden' already exists on my site. To view how your article might look, vist the site at
http://www.handales.com/displayarticle.php?304/1/26
Contact me with your 'About the author' and website link info if you are interested. Email me at lavbee(at)handales.com ... Change the (at) to @