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    What happens if you keep the ladybug for more than 24 hours?
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    Nothing really happens, but if you do keep it, you'll need to take good care of it to keep it nourished and contented.
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    My ladybug only has half of a shell and a broken wing, what should I do? Should I keep it for longer than 24 hours if it can't fly at all?
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    You should keep it, look after it, and nourish it. If it can't fly, it will probably be eaten.
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    How do I know if a ladybug is dead?
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    Usually it will be flipped over for a long period of time. Sometimes it flips over for a short period of time if it's sleeping.
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    My lady bug won't eat and it is just climbing around, what do I do?
    Mavis Xie
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    You could give it some honey or just leave it alone, it will likely start eating soon, it might just be scared or not used to the place you're keeping it.
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    Are ladybugs allergic to mold and stuff?
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    They aren't allergic, it is poison to them and will kill them. Change the leaves and plants in your ladybird's habitat to be certain that they don't die.
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    How many drops of water does a ladybug need?
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    If you were to put the water in a napkin or a cotton ball, then about 2 to 3 drops of water.
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    Is it okay to have more than one lady bug in the same container?
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    Yes, it is fine. They are typically not aggressive towards each other.
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    Do you recommend keeping a ladybug for longer than 24 hours?
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    If you have time to take care of it, and give it the attention it needs, then that can be fine. Just make sure you really want to keep it and that you plan to care for it. However, it is a good idea to set it free within a week, so that it can live a normal life.
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    My ladybug has a broken wing. Should I release it or not?
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    Let it be, you should let its wing heal for a while. If it seems like it is not doing well with a broken wing in captivity, let it go. If you let it go, do so on a grassy area where no one can harm or step on it. If possible, put it back where you found it.
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    Do ladybugs need a friend?
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    Yes. They are very social creatures and tend to work better with other ladybugs.
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    What kind of containers are suitable for keeping ladybugs?
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    You can use special type of insect-keeping box, a wooden or plastic box with small holes that will give the lady beetles the right amount of ventilation. You can also put some twigs and leaves in and around the box, to mimic its natural environment.
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    Are the red ones girls or boys?
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    They can be either girls or boys. The girls are bigger than the boys - other than that, there isn't much difference unless you look under a microscope.
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    How long does a lady bug live?
    Sofia
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    Usually, adult ladybugs have a lifespan of about one year once they're out of the pupal stage (which lasts about 15 days). If you're talking the entire time it will live from when it's an egg, about one year and 25-30 days, but that depends on how well you care for your ladybug.
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    We found a ladybug in our house and it's January in Canada. Should we let it outside? Will it survive?
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    Lady beetles seek shelter inside during the winter months, so it's best to leave it be, it's not harming you or your home. If unsure, just "give it a choice" to leave by leaving open a window or some other way for them to get out. However, it's probably best to just let it be.
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    What are other things ladybugs eat?
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    Some ladybugs eat acidic fruit, such as strawberries, blackberries, lemon, lime, watermelon, avocados, kiwis, grapes, oranges, apples, and bananas.
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    How do I look after lady bug babies?
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    Do not hold them and care for them as you would an adult ladybug.
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    My ladybug isn't moving, and it isn't on its back. Do you know what happened?
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    It's probably dead or sleeping. Try gently nudging the ladybug with a stick. If it doesn't move it is dead.
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    Can I feed them pure sugar or does it have to be mixed with water?
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    You can feed them pure sugar, but I would recommend mixing it with water to create sugar water instead.
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    Can ladybugs eat any other things?
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    Their favorite food is aphids, and they're often used in the garden as natural pest control. Garden centers will often sell containers with hundreds of ladybugs. They'll also snack on mites and other tiny garden pests.
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    What do I put the food\drink in?
    Serenity Kinsler
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    Leave the food anywhere in the ladybug's container. If giving it honey, put the honey in a bottle cap. And put 1-3 drops of water on a cotten ball or a small strip of paper towel.
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    If I don't have a cotton ball so the ladybug can drink, can I use something else?
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    You can always just use a paper towel for your ladybug. Also you can cut a piece off a dish washing sponge or any other type of sponge and wet that daily.
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    What kind of leaves should I put in with the ladybug?
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    It would be better to leave small flowers in with your ladybug. If you don't have any, leave maple leaves, but tear the leaf in small pieces to make it easier to eat.
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    Is it okay to keep a male and female together?
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    Yes, but they will potentially mate, so you should be prepared for that possibility if you're going to keep them together.
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    I have just purchased 3000 ladybugs. What do I do with them now? Do I just release them and they will find the aphids, or do I need to place some of them on the trees and/or in different areas?
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    Water plants before you release the ladybugs and release in the evening. And put some in different places in your garden.
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    Do ladybirds sleep?
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    They rest still to regain energy. Mine seem to do it for anything from a few minutes to a few hours! Make sure you leave your be when it's resting so it doesn't get tired.
  • Question
    What do I need to do before I catch a ladybug?
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    Collect stuff for its habitat. Make sure it feels comfortable by looking up what a ladybug will need.
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    How do I look after ladybug eggs?
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    Once they are hatched, do not move or touch them.They will be extremely fragile. When they are in the egg, you will not have to do anything.
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    Do ladybugs shed their skin?
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    A ladybug will live as a larva for about two to four weeks of its life. During that time, the larva will shed its skin several times. Each time, the skin underneath allows it to grow a little bit bigger. While it is a larva, the ladybug will eat a lot; it can eat as many as 400 aphids!
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    How do I get a ladybug?
    Community Answer
    Look around your yard and nature to find a ladybug.
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    How do ladybugs mate?
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    Each species of ladybug has its own pheromones for attracting a mate. When they find each other, the male grips the female from behind and holds on tight for more than two hours at a time.
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