Feeding and Caring for Ladybugs
Pam from Midland, TX
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RE: Feeding and Caring for Ladybugs
Here is a website for keeping pet ladybugs and their diet which raisins and bananas and other sweet non acidic fruits are recommended with a moistened paper towel kept sprayed with water for them to drink.
Here is the website I found: http://www.ladybuglady.com/LadybugsFAQ.htm
Sounds like fun! ( I keep crickets). :)
Post by Robyn Fed
RE: Feeding and Caring for Ladybugs
I did a little research, and the adults do eat aphids, and what I found suggests you keep adults in captivity no more than several days, (they suggest feeding honey water), since their nutrition will not be adequate. If you are purchasing from a supplier that regularly supplies schools, they may be able to offer a more complete diet. Good Luck.
Post by Jilson
RE: Feeding and Caring for Ladybugs
You'll need to do your research; but I believe they can eat jam/jelly. I don't think the adults eat aphids, I believe it is the immature ladybugs, although the adults are drawn in by the honeydew the aphids produce and....well, nature takes its course.....and the larval ladybugs clean up the aphids. If you are ordering the ladybugs from a supplier, they ought to be able to help you with feeding, etc.
Post by Jilson
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