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Posted by brien_nz 8 (My Page) on

Thu, Sep 11, 08 at 19:09

In the US and the UK it is possible to buy boxes of ladybirds, lacewings and other beneficial insects to release into your garden or greenhouse. I have not been able to find a supplier in New Zealand. Does anyone know if it is possible to buy these things here?

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Posted by misfitnz (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 16, 08 at 21:54

I just Googled 'New Zealand biological control purchase' and found the site below. (zonda.net.nz) They don't list ladybirds but it might be worth contacting them. Chances are, if they're available in NZ then these guys would know.
Cheers.

Here is a link that might be useful: Zonda Resources

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Posted by brien_nz 8 (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 25, 08 at 20:22

Thanks misfitnz,
I sent a query to "the Bug Lady" at Zonda with a promise that I would get a reply within 48 hours. That was 9 days ago, so I guess my question is in the too hard basket! The other place I tried was the Biological Husbandry Unit at Lincoln University. That was almost 2 years ago!!
Brien

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Posted by vetivert8 NI-NZ zone 9a (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 29, 08 at 0:19

If you're in Canterbury - ask at your regional council in the weed control section. They usually have contact with the bio-control agencies and may directly know of someone who is working in this area.

Another possible is your local branch of Tree Crops, the Soil Association, and your Biodynamic producers - probably more the latter two. You might be able to check with whatever MAF has morphed into to see if there's a Biodynamic field officer in your area you could contact direct -even if you aren't interested in that method overall.

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