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They eat other bugs. Mostly aphids, but plenty of other stuff too. If aphids are eating your plants, releasing/attracting some ladybugs is a pretty good control for em.
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[–] Fambida 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
That and ladybugs.
[–] ThisIsMyRealName [S] ago
I'm not familiar with the benefits of ladybugs. What do they do?
[–] Fambida 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
They eat other bugs. Mostly aphids, but plenty of other stuff too. If aphids are eating your plants, releasing/attracting some ladybugs is a pretty good control for em.
A couple articles praising them: http://gardeninsects.com/ladybugs.asp http://www.gardensalive.com/product/ladybugs-and-other-beneficial-insects-get-good-bugs-to-eat-your-bad-bugs/you_bet_your_garden
one arguing against buying them: http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/why-you-shouldnt-buy-ladybugs-natural-pest-control-your-garden.html (not against attracting them, only against buying)