The war continues in Papa Stronsay's green house. This time we are introducing ladybirds and ladybird larvae, as well as Aphidius and Aphidoletes in a bid to control the greenfly!
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They all come in the mail. These ladybirds were shipped with Cheerios!
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Br. Jean Marie, F.SS.R. introduces them to their new home.
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They wasted no time in finding a snack!
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The ladybird larvae.
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We also found this other bug in the greenhouse and it's also doing a great job with the greenfly. Does anyone know what it is?
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As we left the greenhouse yesterday evening, we were treated to a lovely rainbow!