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Sounds like you have a very real and persistent problem. Don't give up on ladybugs so easily - Snowy has some good advice there. You've mentioned that soap-based sprays haven't been working for you, what about orange essence and/or garlic? Boil some water with orange peels and garlic, add cloves if you can't stand the smell. Cool it down, and throw it in a spray bottle. I've heard good things about this method, but haven't needed it myself. I figure it's worth a try. I usually plant some green onions and marigolds in the midst of my garden spaces. Bugs tend to steer clear. This method probably wouldn't work for an existing infestation, though.
Our townhouse complex has a no-nonsense stance on bugs. They have an standing agreement with a local bug guy for all of their units. He sprays our place monthly. I have mixed feelings on the matter, at first it was somewhat negative, but since we're in bed-bug and roach-infested Cincinnati, I've come to respect their decision. It makes for fewer problems with bugs on my plants, but I do feel a need to be extra cautious with washing things before eating.
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