Ladybugs to the rescue - again

Once again Mother Nature shows me she has a better plan than I do.

I have a small greenhouse that has a dual function as a cover for my well pump. So, of course I have stuff planted in there.

There is a small Meyer Lemon and sweet peas climbing all over it. The sweet peas have become so infested with aphids that you almost can't see the leaves. Due to SHEER LAZINESS I have not done more than throw a little DE on it. I intended to go attack the problem today.

And what do you know! My greenhouse is infested with lady bugs!!! So I just left them all alone to enjoy thier feast.

Look at where this lady bug has laid eggs. About 3 feet from the meal.
There are aphids on the stem of the unopened rose.

good..nature wins again

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