You can buy live ladybugs from several sources:
- Online specialty retailers such as NaturesGoodGuys.com and LadybugsDirect.com offer live ladybugs for sale and ship them to your home
- Buglogical.com sells various quantities of ladybugs with next-day or second-day delivery options to ensure freshness
- Local garden centers and nurseries often carry ladybugs, especially during gardening season. Stores like Lowe's and Home Depot typically stock them as well
- In some regions, specialized suppliers like Happy Valley Ladybugs provide ladybugs by mail with payment upon delivery
- In Australia, businesses like Bugs for Bugs and Goodbug Shop specialize in beneficial insects including ladybirds (ladybugs)
If you prefer not to buy ladybugs, some gardeners recommend planting native plants that attract local ladybug populations or using other beneficial insects like Aphidoletes aphidimyza for aphid control
. To summarize, your best options are:
- Order from reputable online suppliers (NaturesGoodGuys, LadybugsDirect, Buglogical)
- Check local nurseries or hardware stores (Lowe’s, Home Depot)
- Consider regional specialized suppliers or beneficial insect providers
Make sure to buy fresh ladybugs and release them in suitable conditions to keep them in your garden.
