Where are all the ladybirds?
We've got lots of greenfly on our roses. Far more than usual.
Then it occurred to me - I've seen no ladybirds, no hoverflies, and very few lacewings. Is everyone else seeing this? (I've had to use soapy water on the greenfly. I don't normally have to bother.) Andy |
Where are all the ladybirds?
On 02/06/20 20:57, Vir Campestris wrote:
We've got lots of greenfly on our roses. Far more than usual. Then it occurred to me - I've seen no ladybirds, no hoverflies, and very few lacewings. Is everyone else seeing this? (I've had to use soapy water on the greenfly. I don't normally have to bother.) I also have loads of greenfly on the roses. I've seen a couple of ladybirds, but not near the roses. Can't say I've seen any hoverflies or lacewings, but I haven't been looking for them either. I washed all the greenfly off with a jet or water from the hose a couple of days ago, but lots are back. Quite a few blackfly around as well on a Pittosprum tobira. -- Jeff |
Where are all the ladybirds?
On 2 Jun 2020 20:57, Vir Campestris wrote:
We've got lots of greenfly on our roses. Far more than usual. Then it occurred to me - I've seen no ladybirds, no hoverflies, and very few lacewings. Is everyone else seeing this? (I've had to use soapy water on the greenfly. I don't normally have to bother.) Seen loads on our allotment. Strangely all walking about on the ground. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
Where are all the ladybirds?
On 02/06/2020 20:57, Vir Campestris wrote:
We've got lots of greenfly on our roses. Far more than usual. Then it occurred to me - I've seen no ladybirds, no hoverflies, and very few lacewings. Is everyone else seeing this? (I've had to use soapy water on the greenfly. I don't normally have to bother.) Andy I usually get hundreds of ladybird larvae on my Privets around late April but I haven't seen one this year. -- I'm a sew and sow! |
Where are all the ladybirds?
In article , Primrose wrote:
I usually get hundreds of ladybird larvae on my Privets around late April but I haven't seen one this year. I was picking broad bean tops just a moment ago, found one, and put it back. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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