Adults Adalia bipunctata
Adalia bipunctata ladybug adults are ready to use for natural aphid control.
Mobile and durable, they move from plant to plant, consuming aphids and laying eggs close to colonies, contributing to long-lasting protection over a large area.
An adult eats up to 100 aphids a day
Proven effectiveness
The advantages of adults
Highly mobile: moving from one plant to another, they cover the entire infested area in search of aphids to feed on.
Lay eggs on infested plants: larvae from the eggs ensure prolonged control,
Live for several weeks: they have a long-term effect on the development of aphid populations
Robust: they can be released in all weather conditions.
Adalia bipunctata is the European ladybug. It is an integral part of the ecosystem, playing its role without disturbing the environment.
Product sheet
The guide
How to use ladybirds against aphids?
Pre-release preparation
For a good ladybug action:
- Be sure of the presence of aphids.
- Use ladybugs in combination with larvae, if aphid attack is well established.
- Avoid all pesticide treatments for 3 weeks prior to release.
- Limit the number of ants on your plants.
Storage
Our recommendations for keeping ladybugs:
- Keep them cold, dark and draught-free (in the fridge or in cold storage at 5 or 6°C).
- Even in this situation, do not keep them for more than 3 days.
The release
A successful release guarantees good results:
- Release ladybugs at the end of the day or on overcast days.
- Introduce them directly onto attacked plants.
- Avoid treating plants with pesticides for the next 3 weeks.
Follow-up
Their work can last all season long if you follow these tips:
- Keep a close eye on aphid colonies and the general condition of the plant.
- Continue to stop the progression of aphid-defending ants (with strips of glue on the stems, for example).
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Your questions
Is the adult ladybug Adalia bipunctata always red with 2 black spots?
This is the best-known form, but adults can also be orange with 2 black spots, or black with red spots of varying shapes and sizes.
How do you recognize the ladybug Adalia bipunctata?
The "plate" (pronotum) between the head and body is always black with 2 large white lateral spots.
Does the ladybug Adalia bipunctata fly?
Yes, like all ladybugs, it flies very well.
Can adults leave the area where they've been released?
Yes if it has very few or no aphids
Is it preferable to release adults in crops under cover?
Not necessarily. If larvae are released in a small greenhouse, there is a risk of dispersal towards the walls. If the aphid attack is heavy in a large greenhouse, then larvae should also be released in the most infested areas. If you are releasing other aphid control agents, it is preferable to release larvae (the adults may not lay eggs on infested plants).
Do ladybugs have enough air in their packaging?
Yes, because the box is designed to let air through, and their oxygen consumption is very low.