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Leeks

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:08 am
by Shallot Man
Whilst digging up some leeks this morning, found a ladybird alive and well.

Re: Leeks

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:47 am
by Geoff
I found some whilst weeding last week so moved them onto plants overwintering in my shed.

Re: Leeks

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:40 pm
by oldherbaceous
I often place early emerging Ladybirds, into the greenhouse to eat any early emerging Aphids.

I wonder if they are the same ones, that are trying to get out of the greenhouse, and i keep returning them. :)

Re: Leeks

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:52 pm
by Shallot Man
I don't know if whitefly are in their diet, but have plenty on my overwintering cabbage.

Re: Leeks

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:00 pm
by oldherbaceous
No, i don't think Ladybirds do eat Whitefly, ShallotMan, it's probably down to the waxy coating they seem to have.

Re: Leeks

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:42 pm
by glallotments
Nothing seems to eat whitefly - more's the pity!