makesMeSmile &mdash; Erik I https://erik.itland.no/tag:makesMeSmile My public writing. You can reach me at @eitland@mstdn.io Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:32:14 +0000 Ladybugs in the plum tree https://erik.itland.no/ladybugs-in-the-plum-tree?pk_campaign=rss-feed <![CDATA[Ladybug on plum tree leaves. These small cuties feeds on aphids so be careful with them. !--more-- 8 or 9 years ago I used insect spray on that tree to get rid of the aphid colony. Took two or three years before I got my ladybugs back, but since then I've seen them every year. If you see ants however you should try to get rid of them: they farm aphids, move them around, protect them against ladybugs and stash them away in the winter. More info here: Aphid Ant mutualism on Wikipedia or search for ants aphids relationship on DuckDuckGo Filed under #gardening and #makesMeSmile]]> Ladybug on plum tree leaves.

These small cuties feeds on aphids so be careful with them.

8 or 9 years ago I used insect spray on that tree to get rid of the aphid colony.

Took two or three years before I got my ladybugs back, but since then I've seen them every year.

If you see ants however you should try to get rid of them: they farm aphids, move them around, protect them against ladybugs and stash them away in the winter.

More info here:

Filed under #gardening and #makesMeSmile

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