Homestead Ladybug house - Rancho Red

This ladybug house is made from pine and finished in rancho red exterior latex paint.
Bottom Removes for easy cleaning.
Roof is finished with wood shingles. Beautiful addition to any garden.

Ladybugs, also called ladybirds or lady beetles, are the most well known of all beneficial insects. These critters feed on smaller soft-bodied insects such as aphids, as well as others which are harmful to plants. Because ladybugs feed on pests, they are often considered the garden's best friend.

Ladybug houses do not necessarily attract ladybugs, if you do not already have them. but do provide shelter and escape from weather and predators. Ladybug houses create safe havens that mimic natural hiding places where ladybugs might spend the winter months or lay their eggs so that their young may metamorphose in a protected place. Remember to use only ladybug-friendly pesticides, and your ladybugs will help keep your garden looking great every year.