ladybugs

[Sapphire]

Well, it's getting around that time of year. The time when my home is invaded by ladybugs. I just caught one in Vash's cage, thankfully before he noticed it...

I've made the cage as "airtight" as possible but there's still a tiny little crack that bugs could sneak in through.

Is there any such thing as "ladybug repellant"? I'm afraid since ladybugs come in because it's warm in here, they'll go to the warmest spot in the house, which is my dragon's cage.

Any advice...? And what if he does eat one? Will one be deadly?

 

[hammerhead]

I've read that putting Eucalyptus sprigs around will repel them. Craft stores have them. Mint leaves are also a good natural repellant.

 

[Jess]

Id like to know too... A bunch of them have gotten in Dudleys viv, and it always scares me!

 

[hammerhead]

Here's something I found:
http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-lady-bugs.htm

 

[phanatical92]

Is it really bad if a beardie eats a ladybug? I mean, I know you're not supposed to feed them wild caught bugs because of the possibility of parasites, but is it like them eating a lightning bug or something?

 

[Sapphire]

Is it really bad if a beardie eats a ladybug? I mean, I know you're not supposed to feed them wild caught bugs because of the possibility of parasites, but is it like them eating a lightning bug or something?

As far as I know, ladybugs are pretty bad. I don't think they're as bad as lightning bugs but they're one of the few bugs you should never ever ever feed your beardie because they will get sick if they eat one.