Lady bugs?

[kenb]

are they bad for the trees? at least for mine? Juniper and Chinese elm.

[arboricola]

Lady bugs are the good guys. Are they red with blacks spots? If so, leave them be.

Phil...

[kenb]

actually they are yellowish orange with black spots.. but definately lady bugs. are those ok too?

[arboricola]

[img]https://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/coloradus/hcadult.jpg[/img]

If they look like this, then leave them be. Only good will come of it..

Phil...

[kenb]

yep.. exactly..

what good do they do for the trees?

[arboricola]

They eat soft bodied insects. Aphids being a favorite.

[kenb]

sweet!!