Evil Plague Of Bugs! Time To Dispatch My Army!
I'm strolling in my garden watering then, Bam! Black patches of aphids covering patches of my corn. Horrible, evil ants herding them. A whole ranch had formed under my nose. It was me against thousands. The horror!
Then I remembered something @mamadini said she had done in a previous season in her garden. Ladybugs! That's the answer! I will fight an army with an army.
They arrived the next day, I opened the box to see a whole bunch of sweet ladybugs looking out.
It was Go Time!
I have been giving them misting's of water and will let them feast and get established for a few days. Then wipe off the aphids and have ladybugs around to manage the problem. Crisis averted.
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Ahhh, I love ladybugs but am freaked out by things in swarms (including those aphids eeek!). I hope your army eats well. :)
They feasted like it was the end of the world! Thanks for reading @therovingreader!
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This is the only type of war that should exist. amazing!
I agree! It was amazing to watch, only kind of war I would rage. In honor of my plants.
Oh, I also need such army...Whata great idea!
It was so fun! I love ladybugs, and I have never been around so many.
wooooooow......nice @lifemovedbysteem
Thank you @sultan-aceh!
ok @lifemovedbysteem
I've never seen ladybugs in action like that. Very cool! I hope your garden continues to fare well!
Thank you so much @hethur240, it was really fun to watch them.
I know! she did an awesome job with the pictures.
As soon as I saw your post and pics I ran outside to check my corn!
I hope your corn was ok! Thanks for the compliments @goldendawne!
Nice solution. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks, it's a very pretty horse. Wish it was mine. :)
HAHAHAHA! I love your writing.
Great photo narrative too (as usual). Those things were totally out of control.. and icky. Lady bugs just make me smile, what amazing garden friends they are and they totally earn their keep.
Thank you @mamadini! Ladybugs are always good for a smile.
Mamadini sent me here with her resteem. Buffet time for the ladybugs yum yum! Love the pictures. ETA, following you now.
Thank you @renodakota! Glad to have you and I'm so glad you liked the pictures!
Wow, that is indeed army vs army! Great shots of the ladybugs doing their job!
Thank you @aunt-deb, thanks for looking!