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Organic Pest Control

Ladybird and aphids in the front garden - organic pest control

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Theresa_Gunn (14 months ago)

She cannot eat all those, David. I think she is off for reinfircements.
Michelle Myers (14 months ago)

She could feed the whole family for a week on that plant.
bristolpotman (14 months ago)

I could do with a few of those on the broad beans! Is this one of the good ladybirds?
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Theresa_Gunn (14 months ago)

David, water with some fairy liquid in it, will get rid of them.
Shelley & Dave (14 months ago)

I've checked other photos and it's a 7-spot, so no Harlequins here!
LEly_90 (14 months ago)

molto bella!
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Shelley & Dave (14 months ago)

grazie!
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B-A-See! (14 months ago)

Great shot full of color!
fPat (14 months ago)

nice DOF, i like the swarm of black bugs!
nunu adp (14 months ago)

nice and beautiful....so natural ! :-)
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Spencer Photography (14 months ago)

Wow beautiful Macro!!
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baerchen57 (14 months ago)

Klasse der ist wohl satt, klasse Makro!
Class is probably tired, klasse Makro!
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ne_photography [deleted] (14 months ago)

LOL They are organic pest control. Perfect shot!
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Prince Bart (14 months ago)

Great capture! Nice composition.
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ivi2506 (14 months ago)

wow i love your photo.
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aBBa © (14 months ago)

Love it...Nice details and Cute bug! :D
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Judy Kennett (2 months ago)

Stunning Ladybird capture:)

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