I finished on Monday evening, so two days. Yes, the spawn rates and catch rates are awful but it's not that hard. I didn't use up any tickets either, though I did use plant food on the first morning.
My trick (such as it is) is to share with people. They always share back. I was scooping up bugs every time I logged in.
My trick (such as it is) is to share with people. They always share back. I was scooping up bugs every time I logged in.