Ladybirds.

[shaaark 11,355]

Well, doing my bit for wildlife ecology this year.

Have just bedded down our last ladybird, that has crept into our house this autumn, looking for somewhere to get it's head down for a while. 

I already feel a warm glow, knowing that I've helped the poor wee beasty. 

Looking forward to seeing him wake up in a few months. 

[Lenmcharristar 10,269]

Love seeing them, along with robins and hedgehogs

[DIDO.1 22,857]

Got excited for a minute, thought it said ladyboys. 

I normally get a few calls for the harlequin ladybirds along with cluster flies. Been quiet this autumn so far

[jukel123 9,290]

3 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said:

Got excited for a minute, thought it said ladyboys. 

I normally get a few calls for the harlequin ladybirds along with cluster flies. Been quiet this autumn so far

Do you get calls for bed bugs? If so,how fo you get rid?

[DIDO.1 22,857]

Just now, jukel123 said:

Do you get calls for bed bugs? If so,how fo you get rid?

I don't treat them anymore. I can't be bothered, I'm busy enough with other things. 

I've received an increase in calls for them but I put this down to the increased media stories. I really don't think there is any increase in bedbugs beyond the increase we were seeing anyway because of Africans flooding the country and living in squalor. 

The media scare stories have, like the stories on everything from COVID to hunting, via giant rats and climate change been nothing more than lies and click bait 

[jukel123 9,290]

Just now, DIDO.1 said:

I don't treat them anymore. I can't be bothered, I'm busy enough with other things. 

I've received an increase in calls for them but I put this down to the increased media stories. I really don't think there is any increase in bedbugs beyond the increase we were seeing anyway because of Africans flooding the country and living in squalor. 

The media scare stories have, like the stories on everything from COVID to hunting, via giant rats and climate change been nothing more than lies and click bait 

That was the conclusion I came to. Just media hype. But the media did their job. I will be watching where  I put my suitcase and clothes when on holiday.Lol

Are bed bugs not a good earner? I am imaging a shake of the head and 'oh dear Mrs,this is going to be expensive and will require many visits ,but I will try to keep my costs down, ker ching"  

[THE STIFFMEISTER 16,815]

1 hour ago, shaaark said:

Well, doing my bit for wildlife ecology this year.

Have just bedded down our last ladybird, that has crept into our house this autumn, looking for somewhere to get it's head down for a while. 

I already feel a warm glow, knowing that I've helped the poor wee beasty. 

Looking forward to seeing him wake up in a few months. 

We have them in every room here . Happy as Larry , we had Swirling storms of them last month or so at the back door , very happy as my little boy loves wildlife related things . 
 

i would say we have about two hundred all up across the house and garage 

[mackem 29,522]

You can but live ladybirds AKA ladybugs at Costco Walmart Canadian tire etc.

[low plains drifter 11,142]

44 minutes ago, mackem said:

You can but live ladybirds AKA ladybugs at Costco Walmart Canadian tire etc.

Do they sell Acherontia Atropos?

[mackem 29,522]

10 minutes ago, low plains drifter said:

Do they sell Acherontia Atropos?

Sadly not.

 

[mackem 29,522]

27 minutes ago, low plains drifter said:

Do they sell Acherontia Atropos?

 

[DIDO.1 22,857]

9 hours ago, jukel123 said:

That was the conclusion I came to. Just media hype. But the media did their job. I will be watching where  I put my suitcase and clothes when on holiday.Lol

Are bed bugs not a good earner? I am imaging a shake of the head and 'oh dear Mrs,this is going to be expensive and will require many visits ,but I will try to keep my costs down, ker ching"  

Yeah there's good money in it....but I'm bone idle and don't like working.

[mel b 3,537]

1 hour ago, DIDO.1 said:

Yeah there's good money in it....but I'm bone idle and don't like working.

I admire your honesty sir .

[paulus 26]

11 hours ago, DIDO.1 said:

I don't treat them anymore. I can't be bothered, I'm busy enough with other things. 

I've received an increase in calls for them but I put this down to the increased media stories. I really don't think there is any increase in bedbugs beyond the increase we were seeing anyway because of Africans flooding the country and living in squalor. 

The media scare stories have, like the stories on everything from COVID to hunting, via giant rats and climate change been nothing more than lies and click bait 

Do you remember all that shite in the media about false widow spiders a few years ago?. They were and have been here for donkeys years, In fact most peoples garden fences are alive with them. People really do underestimate the power and influence that the media has over our everyday lives. 

[DIDO.1 22,857]

5 minutes ago, paulus said:

Do you remember all that shite in the media about false widow spiders a few years ago?. They were and have been here for donkeys years, In fact most peoples garden fences are alive with them. People really do underestimate the power and influence that the media has over our everyday lives. 

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