Live Ladybugs? (Charlotte, Matthews: apartment, Home Depot, to buy)

[newcharlottan]

I am looking to purchase live ladybugs. I used to be able to buy them at my local nursery in Florida but can't find any here in Charlotte.

Anyone know of a place?

[njmdpanc]

Renfrow Hardware in downtown Matthews. Have not been in there recently so you may have to call them first.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by newcharlottan

I am looking to purchase live ladybugs. I used to be able to buy them at my local nursery in Florida but can't find any here in Charlotte.

Anyone know of a place?

They used to be availabe from most of the catalogues, but they don't carry them anymore. I checked this one & they have them. I have done business with them & they are reputable.

Lady Bugs, 1,500 - Worm's Way

[ultraviolet*]

I don't know if they still sell it, but...

When I lived in an apartment, I had a window box full of pansies and a severe aphid problem. Rather than use any pesticide around my kitties, I went to Lowes (or Home Depot, I can't remember) and bought a "ladybug house" that came with a bottle of ladybug pheromone. A few drops of that around my plants, and suddenly I no longer had an aphid problem!!!

Then, a little while after, I started seeing little bugs that looked like tiny black and orange alligators all over my patio. Ladybug larvae!! Guess those pheromones did the trick...

[newcharlottan]

Thanks all, Renfrow did indeed have them. And they are really helpful in all types of gardening. I came away with ladybugs and tips.