Insect Lore 10-15 Ladybug Larvae - Live Pink Spotted Ladybug Larvae - Grown in USA - Refill for Habitat - Observe, Raise & Release Ladybugs

I bought these ladybug larvae in an effort to save my indoor plants from spider mites. I made them an enclosure out of an old food container and freed them over time. They would have done the job perfectly if I had ordered them earlier!

So, I ordered these babies because I had a pretty massive aphid infestation on my balcony garden, but the only full-grown ladybug options seemed extreme. I didn't think 300-1,000 buggies were necessary for my little 12x5 space and last season some of these dudes showed up naturally and did the job so well. I had a great time watching them work and grow and live, so I was SUPER excited for this order to arrive (ran downstairs like a kid on Christmas after getting the notification of delivery). 100% of the little dudes showed up alive, and they made great work on the tasty bugs waiting for them. I've had a wonderful time obsessively checking on them to make sure they're okay (I know they're insects, but I still had to worry). Literally my only complaint is that they sometimes wander off to places where I can't immediately find them, but that's how bugs do! I'm so happy to have found this super reasonably priced, all natural method of pest control, and fully intend to purchase again for the same reason when I inevitably have the same problem next season.

Cannot use all larva arrived dead

I I work in a school district, and for many years, we’ve used caterpillar larvae for educational activities. This year, in addition to the caterpillars I decided to try ladybugs with my students, even paying for them out of my own pocket in hopes of providing a new learning experience. I received the ladybugs and followed the instructions carefully, including placing them in the ladybug house with water in the small sponge provided. Unfortunately, nothing happened—there was no movement, no growth, and they appeared to be dead upon arrival. Amazon sent me a second batch, but the same thing occurred. The ladybugs never showed any signs of life or movement. When I attempted to get a refund, I was told to send the insects back. However, I didn’t have the original container they came in, and honestly, how does one send back dead, speckled tiny insects? It felt very odd. At one point, I was told they would just issue a refund, but despite several follow-ups, I never received it. Overall, I am very disappointed with this product and do not recommend it.

It took 2 tries, my first shipment never arrived. My second order had 13 little buggies in it! I released them into my aphid nest of a honeysuckle shrub, they seemed to hurry out, most found a hiding spot right away for a nap.. then came out a bit later. I bought ladybugs in the past.. sometimes they stay, sometimes they don't, no matter how many aphids there are to eat... I have the most success when they stick around long enough to make eggs, because the larvae can't fly.. I thought maybe this year I'll just start with larvae? So far so good.