I really need to remove my blackfly ridden, gone-over broad beans as I need the space. But when I looked at them today, they are covered with ladybird eggs, pupae and (not yet mobile) juveniles. I tried gently picking the pupae and juveniles off but they are very firmly attached, I think through the leaf.
If I dig the plants up and pile them in a quiet corner, will the ladybirds survive? Anyone know how many days it takes from egg though to mobile juvenile? I really don't want to harm them, but I desperately need the space back. Help!