Be Kind to Ladybugs!

If you find ladybugs in your garden, don't kill them. They are a good insect as they feed on aphids and scale insects which can harm or kill certain plants. You can even order them on the net or buy them at nurseries. They are very beneficial for your flower garden.

There are over 5,000 species of Ladybugs. They are a member of the beetle family. In most countries they are called Ladybirds, in North American we call them Ladybugs. When you see these on your flowers, be kind, he's only stopping by to help keep your garden healthy and have a snack . The statement that you can tell a Ladybugs age by it's number of spots is a myth.