"Ladybirds are usually considered a welcome sight in gardens, but they can be just as beneficial indoors, especially when it comes to protecting houseplants from aphids. Aphids are the unwelcome guests that can quickly turn a thriving indoor garden into a battleground. Common culprits include my beloved bird of paradise, yucca, spider plants, alocasia, calathea, lilies, and ferns, all of which are susceptible to these sap-sucking pests."
"By allowing them to stay indoors, I provide a natural solution to aphid infestations without resorting to chemical pesticides, like this Aphid Killer Spray from Barretine available on Amazon. This approach not only protects my plants but also supports a healthier indoor ecosystem. Tessa Cobley, owner of Ladybird Plantcare, emphasises the benefits of having ladybirds around: "They are a fabulous insect to have around if you have aphids in the garden or even on houseplants.""
Ladybirds can be beneficial indoors by preying on aphids that damage many common houseplants. Aphids threaten plants such as bird of paradise, yucca, spider plants, alocasia, calathea, lilies, and ferns. Allowing ladybirds to remain inside offers a biological control method that avoids chemical pesticides and supports a healthier indoor ecosystem. Some experts advise removing ladybirds to prevent them becoming a nuisance, but others recommend creating or buying bug houses and rehoming ladybirds there. Tessa Cobley of Ladybird Plantcare highlights their usefulness and sells ladybirds for 20 to help manage infestations naturally.
Read at www.homebuilding.co.uk
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