Guest Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 has anyone got one? do they work? what should I look for when buying one? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I bought a small wooden one a few years ago and filled it with straw. It fell apart! Take a look **here** I make these every year and always have lots of lacewings and ladybirds using it. edit - don't forget to get an adult to help you hang it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Wot...no sticky backed plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Instead of buying-make a natural one instead! Simply cut garden bamboo canes to around 12" long,bundle 10-12 of them together using twine or wire and place these all over the garden.The Ladybirds will hibernate safely over winter inside the bamboo bundles and them emerge when its warm! I have loads of Ladybirds!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I've never heard of a ladybird house Christian your idea sounds great, you don't happen to have a pic do you? I can't envisage how long or how fat the house should be Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Oh Stevie has just answered my queries Thanks. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I've never heard of this before either . What a nice idea . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I've never heard of this before either . What a nice idea . i was hoping if i could attract some ladybirds, they'd eat the greenfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I've never heard of this before either . What a nice idea . i was hoping if i could attract some ladybirds, they'd eat the greenfly I have greenfly too which are attracted to my ornamental Elders,but the Ladybirds keep their numbers to an acceptable level where they dont cause a nuisance anymore.I must admit to being particulary cruel by placing a Ladybird on a branch which has lots of Greenfly larvae and watching murder afterwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I bought one last year but all I got living it it were spiders . I am considering buying some ladybirds as we are in short supply here and aphids are attacking everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 **here** is a book about encouraging Ladybirds into your garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylis1980 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 its dead link for me eglutine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Oops! **Try here**. Even better as you get it free if you buy an insect house. Might send for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I have one of these. http://www.greenfingers.com/superstore/product.asp?dept_id=2233&pf_id=LS1175D I got it for my birthday the year before last. Never had any ladybirds move in though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I have several bug/ladybird/bee boxes around my garden. Some are bought, but some are home made. The insects don't seem to distinguish, so I would always make my own in future. If anyone has ever thought about trying it, do give it a go. They do work and heaven knows our poor bugs need as much help as they can get with all the concreting over of gardens that is happening these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 got one from the garden centre today, it's meant to attract ladybirds and lacewings which will hopefully both gobble up the greenfly. DH has popped it in a sheltered spot by the fruit trees. I think you're supposed to put straw in the bottom bit but we haven't got any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Looks good! Use some twiggy sticks or old flower stalks when you get some, to fill the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Looks good! Use some twiggy sticks or old flower stalks when you get some, to fill the bottom. good idea! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
