Things You'll Need
- Bug jars or containers
- Paper towel
- Cardboard or fake plants
- Ladybug food
Instructions
Place your ladybug larvae into small jars or containers that feature air holes.
Dampen a paper towel and place it into the jar with your ladybugs to provide them with a water source.
Set folded cardboard, fake plants or shredded paper into the jar with the larvae to provide a place for them to attach onto during the pupal stage.
Supply the larvae with ladybug food, such as aphids or mites.
Store the ladybug jar at cool temperatures, generally between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observe the ladybugs until they attach to a surface and create a rough outer covering during the pupal stage.
Maintain a constant temperature during the pupal stage and avoid jostling the container.