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LADYBUG, Pesticides and HOW TO MAKE feedYOUR SOUL
LADYBUG: insecticides do not
discriminate; they A LADYBUG
OrgGaanridcenGOODFORYOUR typically kill all insects. This TERRARIUM
By Christina Leidenheimer is not a good thing because
many insects can do Ladybugs are great pets
Before you go spraying your precious plants with wonders for your garden to keep for the winter.
chemical-based pesticides, consider effective natural and you will want to They are small, odorless,
encourage these to take up hardy survivors. When
alternatives to rid your garden of nasty pests. residence in your soil. One spring arrives, release
such insect is the ladybug. your ladybug pet into
Wed., March 25 & Thu., March 26 These spotted beauties your outdoor garden to
aren’t just the most keep the aphids away!
7:30 PM - $55/$50 adorable beetles ever; they
are an insect’s worst enemy. TO MAKE YOUR
Sponsored by M&T Bank,Hotel Bethlehem,Lehigh Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Ladybugs are real troopers TERRARIUM
Vintage Restaurant, The Morning Call and Bazzini at ridding gardens of aphids,
tiny soft-bodies insects YOU WILL NEED:
that multiply rapidly. They A jar with a lid – any size,
also eat mites, lice, insect we used a pint jar
eggs and other soft-bodied Pebbles or rocks – any kind
insects. These tiny beetles Dried moss – decorative
have quite the appetite, Leaves and sticks
feasting on upward of 50 1 cotton ball
aphids per day. 2-3 raisins
How can you welcome
ladybugs to your garden? Step 1 – Make holes in the top
Planting beautiful floral of the lid
plants that provide nectar is Step 2 – Place the pebbles in
one way. They love scented the bottom of the jar, followed by
flowers like geraniums and the dried moss.
dandelions; and herbs like Step 3 – Spread leaves and
dill, caraway and cilantro. sticks with water and place on
You should avoid top of moss (Optional ... add
spraying insecticides, as fun items to your jar like a
these may kill the ladybugs. miniature tree or bird house.)
If you see larvae and Step 4 – Wet a cotton ball
other pests, resist the – squeeze to release excess water
urge to spray. If all pests place in jar
(ladybug food) are gone, Step 5 – Soak 1 or 2 raisins
the beneficial ladybugs will in water, then place in jar.
leave, too. Instead, let the Step 6 – Add your ladybug,
ladybugs do the work, as place lid on top and enjoy
nature intended. watching your ladybug eat the
raisins and drink water from the
cotton ball.
Ladybugs like humidity, so if
your leaves and sticks dry out,
spray with a little water. Make
sure to keep a damp cotton ball
and raisin in the jar for food and
water. Ladybugs like honey too.
Place a small drop of honey on
the damp cotton ball for a special
treat for your new pet!
Wed., April 1 - 7 PM - $60/$55
Sponsored by Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Tribune Direct and
Morningstar Senior Living; Butz Celebrates Broadway Performance Series
453 Northampton St., Easton, PA
610-252-3132 1-800-999-STATE
Order online www.statetheatre.org
Home of the FREDDY© Awards
LADYBUG: insecticides do not
discriminate; they A LADYBUG
OrgGaanridcenGOODFORYOUR typically kill all insects. This TERRARIUM
By Christina Leidenheimer is not a good thing because
many insects can do Ladybugs are great pets
Before you go spraying your precious plants with wonders for your garden to keep for the winter.
chemical-based pesticides, consider effective natural and you will want to They are small, odorless,
encourage these to take up hardy survivors. When
alternatives to rid your garden of nasty pests. residence in your soil. One spring arrives, release
such insect is the ladybug. your ladybug pet into
Wed., March 25 & Thu., March 26 These spotted beauties your outdoor garden to
aren’t just the most keep the aphids away!
7:30 PM - $55/$50 adorable beetles ever; they
are an insect’s worst enemy. TO MAKE YOUR
Sponsored by M&T Bank,Hotel Bethlehem,Lehigh Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Ladybugs are real troopers TERRARIUM
Vintage Restaurant, The Morning Call and Bazzini at ridding gardens of aphids,
tiny soft-bodies insects YOU WILL NEED:
that multiply rapidly. They A jar with a lid – any size,
also eat mites, lice, insect we used a pint jar
eggs and other soft-bodied Pebbles or rocks – any kind
insects. These tiny beetles Dried moss – decorative
have quite the appetite, Leaves and sticks
feasting on upward of 50 1 cotton ball
aphids per day. 2-3 raisins
How can you welcome
ladybugs to your garden? Step 1 – Make holes in the top
Planting beautiful floral of the lid
plants that provide nectar is Step 2 – Place the pebbles in
one way. They love scented the bottom of the jar, followed by
flowers like geraniums and the dried moss.
dandelions; and herbs like Step 3 – Spread leaves and
dill, caraway and cilantro. sticks with water and place on
You should avoid top of moss (Optional ... add
spraying insecticides, as fun items to your jar like a
these may kill the ladybugs. miniature tree or bird house.)
If you see larvae and Step 4 – Wet a cotton ball
other pests, resist the – squeeze to release excess water
urge to spray. If all pests place in jar
(ladybug food) are gone, Step 5 – Soak 1 or 2 raisins
the beneficial ladybugs will in water, then place in jar.
leave, too. Instead, let the Step 6 – Add your ladybug,
ladybugs do the work, as place lid on top and enjoy
nature intended. watching your ladybug eat the
raisins and drink water from the
cotton ball.
Ladybugs like humidity, so if
your leaves and sticks dry out,
spray with a little water. Make
sure to keep a damp cotton ball
and raisin in the jar for food and
water. Ladybugs like honey too.
Place a small drop of honey on
the damp cotton ball for a special
treat for your new pet!
Wed., April 1 - 7 PM - $60/$55
Sponsored by Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Tribune Direct and
Morningstar Senior Living; Butz Celebrates Broadway Performance Series
453 Northampton St., Easton, PA
610-252-3132 1-800-999-STATE
Order online www.statetheatre.org
Home of the FREDDY© Awards
