Ladybirds, with their colourful, spotted bodies, are a delight to see flying around your garden. Not only are they pretty, but they can also help to keep plant-eating garden pests in check. Knowing what smells attract ladybirds can help you bring more of them to your yard.

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Whey and Yeast

According to the website Bukisa, ladybirds seem to be attracted to the scent created by a mixture of whey and yeast. You can combine these two ingredients and spray them onto plants to which you hope to attract ladybirds. Using a mixture of sugar and water with the yeast, instead of whey, also attracts ladybirds.

  • Ladybirds, with their colourful, spotted bodies, are a delight to see flying around your garden.
  • According to the website Bukisa, ladybirds seem to be attracted to the scent created by a mixture of whey and yeast.
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Other Ladybugs

Ladybirds living in a comfortable environment will secrete a pheromone. Other ladybirds smell the pheromone and flock to the area.

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Aphids

Because ladybirds prey on aphids, they are naturally attracted to the scent they give off. Ladybirds will converge on any area where they smell aphids, knowing there is a food supply. There are also several types of ladybug attractant sprays available that mimic the smell aphids produce.