They'll probably be fine with diluted sugars. As others say, they need protection from the cold and won't be active unless it's very warm. There are very few aphids atm - I've got a couple of white fly. Overall if they're active, they're using energy - ideally they will do nothing until spring. I'd try them on some sugar, if they move. But they won't be responsive, like a cat or dog, they'll do their own thing. If they eat aphids they'll be consuming sugars that they've eaten from plants, so you'd be giving them a substitute. |
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They could just be hibernating, which is better, as they'll conserve their energy. Diluted sugar would be edible for them, give them some energy but won't be as nutritious as an insect. But at this point they just need enough energy to keep themselves alive, whilst they rest during winter. Hope you find them! Outdoors they'll hide in cracks, holes in twigs etc. |
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Check if they are british ladybirds by counting their spots. if they are harlequin ladybirds, kill them with a hammer and fire!
http://www.harlequin-survey.org/ |
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"Check if they are british ladybirds by counting their spots. if they are harlequin ladybirds, kill them with a hammer and fire!
http://www.harlequin-survey.org/ "
They are a species of ladybird And they must have been around a long time, but during that time have they been killing our traditional ladybirds They are a new Invader here and some years I,ve hardly seen a traditional native one here due to their presence everywhere. |
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