Ladybug Update: It's been four days since releasing the little guys to help me with my spider mite problem. Somehow, I think the mild California evenings are still a bit too chilly for them. The first couple mornings, I found all the ladybugs huddled together on the pots. And now, most have died. This morning when I misted the tomato plants, I saw a few ladybugs actually ON the higher leaves, so that made me feel a little better. But they've definitely not put the dent in the problem as I'd hoped.
I suppose I'll just keep misting the plants, as the spider mites like dry, warm environments, and I'm sure that's the main reason they've enjoyed such success up until now. If all the ladybugs die/leave, then I'll try spraying the plants with a flour and water mix, to hopefully kill off the mites. My plants aren't so bad off that they'll die any moment, and I've got tons of little tomatoes growing. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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