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Is it Green Gardener? I'm guessing they supply some commercial like nurseries maybe not farmers. They're friendly and email responsive.
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Definitely going to give lacewing a go on the woolly aphids, cheers!
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Just bought these https://www.greengardener.co.uk/product/adult-ladybirds-1610537217/
Another early morning sleep deprived purchase, so fingers crossed they're the right thing (or a the very least a living thing) this time.
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Oh well. Do the brochures have any advice? Might as well have a look for yourself, here is a vacated pupa from under a hazel leaf. Larvae are quite easy to spot once you have your eye in, they’re pretty fast moving, tiny black/orange aphid death machines. Don’t let the pupae get too hot of course, expect ladybirds in max 2 weeks. Unlike larvae they have wings, so adults perhaps not as likely to remain where you want them…
I’m interested to know more about the vendor, do they sell them in bulk for farmers etc, or is it more for the windowsill market?