Reposting my aphid hate
Having imported ladybugs into a greenhouse for the express purpose of exterminating aphids, I can tell you with certainty that they’re kinda dumb. A leaf completely coated with aphids will see 4 plucked and obliterated by mandibles, and 50 ignored, only to search for more distant prey. The buffet is right there, why are you searching for scraps beneath it?
But there’s nothing quite like seeing the little shits disappear into an organic shredder, clawing desperately, fruitlessly at survival. I fucking despise aphids.
In the summer I walked by a hedge and found a ladybug larva. Brought her home and set her on my chilis. The next day all the aphids were gone from that area. Three larva had without a doubt feasted, but it seemed the rest of the aphids fled the scene.
Ladybugs are reckless, but their larva are walking killing machines.
I also am speciest against aphids. I wouldn’t let my mom remove the 4" giant house spider she found yesterday because they keep my plants clean lol.
I’ve seen some epic battles in my vegetable garden between ladybugs going after the aphids and the ants defending them.
Do it
