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Live ladybugs

Live ladybugs for sale.

Adult Hippodamia convergens — the gold-standard biological control for aphid pressure. Shipped fresh, ready to release.

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Live ladybugs for sale — what to know before you buy

Live ladybugs are the most-used beneficial insect for aphid pressure. We sell adult Hippodamia convergens in sizes from 500 to 18,000+ counts, shipped chilled with a live arrival guarantee. The right starting size depends on your space and pest pressure.

  • Shipped chilled · Live arrival guarantee
  • Sizes: 500 / 1,500 / 3,000 / 9,000 / 18,000+
  • Best for aphids, mealybug crawlers, scale crawlers, whitefly nymphs
  • Release at dusk; lightly mist plants beforehand
  • Stage releases over 5–7 days for heavier pressure

Sizing guidance

Choose the right count for your space.

500

Indoor / balcony plants

Up to ~200 sq ft

1,500

Home garden / raised beds

Up to ~600 sq ft

3,000

Larger garden / greenhouse

Up to ~1,200 sq ft

9,000

Farm / commercial grow

Up to ~1/4 acre

18,000+

Commercial acreage

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Frequently asked questions

Are these live ladybugs? +
Yes. We ship adult Hippodamia convergens — the convergent lady beetle — alive and ready to release. Every order ships chilled with insulated packaging and is covered by our live arrival guarantee.
How are live ladybugs shipped? +
Chilled, in a ventilated container, inside insulated packaging. We dispatch Mon–Wed only from California to avoid weekend transit. Transit time varies by carrier and destination.
How long do live ladybugs last after I receive them? +
Keep them refrigerated at 35–45°F in the ventilated container and plan to release within 1–2 weeks for best vitality. Staged releases over 5–7 days yield the best results.
How many live ladybugs should I buy? +
For small indoor or balcony spaces, 500. For raised beds and home gardens, 1,500–3,000. For larger gardens or greenhouses, 3,000–9,000. For commercial acreage, request a bulk quote.
Do ladybugs really work? +
They are one of the most widely-used biological controls in agriculture, especially effective on aphids, mealybug crawlers, scale crawlers, and whitefly nymphs. Results are best when timing, temperature, and release placement follow established IPM practice.

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