# Bad Insect-Eating Bugs This Alternative Pest Control Method Actually Uses Other Insects By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-03-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-pest-control References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/outdoors/garden/1500-live-ladybugs.asp) & [organiccontrol](http://organiccontrol.com/product/lady-bugs/) Ladybugs eat aphids, mealy bugs, scale, leaf hoppers, various plant-eating worms and other [destructive pests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-hotshot-multipurpose-insect-killer), which makes them a great [chemical-free alternative pest control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqitter-mini) method. It's not always easy to attract these little garden-protectors, so buy a swarm instead. Orcon, a company providing [natural solutions to pest problems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pest-control-product), offers packages of 1,500 lady bugs. Ladybugs don't fly at night, so release this swarm of pest-killers in your garden at sundown and witness the magic. Each ladybug is capable of scarfing down up to 50 aphids a day. The ladybugs will lay eggs in your garden as well, so if any new pests try to take back the garden, a fresh force of your tiny warriors will be there to back you up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Pest Control Methods:** Opportunity to develop eco-friendly approaches to pest control that rely on natural predators like ladybugs. - **Biological Pest Control:** Opportunity to develop and market products that use living organisms such as beneficial insects for pest control. - **Integrated Pest Management:** Opportunity to develop a holistic pest management approach that incorporates multiple strategies like crop rotation, natural predators, and physical barriers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture:** Agriculture companies can use biological pest control methods to reduce the use of harmful pesticides impacting farmers, consumers, and the environment. - **Gardening/landscaping:** Opportunity to develop products and services that promote natural pest control options to gardeners and landscapers. - **Environmental Consulting:** Environmental consulting firms can promote integrated pest management programs to reduce the use of harmful chemicals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Safe Pest Control Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-wellness.md) - [Natural Pesticide Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-pesticide-alternative.md) - [Comprehensive Insect Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-bugs.md) - [Plant-Focused Pest Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-city-tropicals.md) - [Indoor Plant Pest Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safers-sticky-stiks-insect-trap.md) - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [All-Natural Pest Control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnatural-pest-control.md) - [Targeted Rice Pest Insecticides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-insecticide.md) - [Plant Guard Foliage Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-guard-foliage-spray.md)