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Will ladybugs ruin my garden?

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Can ladybugs kill plants in my vegetable garden?

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Thank you for your question! Don't worry—ladybugs do not eat plant material.

Aphids are a notorious pest that can devastate a garden, and ladybugs actually eat the aphids. In this regard, ladybugs can actually be beneficial.

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