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Hippodamia convergens
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Natural aphid control for gardens, greenhouses, and grows.
Best for Aphid pressure
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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Voracious feeders that stay on the plant and work fast.
Best for Greenhouses
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Broad-spectrum predator — sometimes called "aphid lions."
Best for Mixed pest pressure
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Our recommended pairing for serious aphid pressure.
Best for Aphid hotspots
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.