The Ladybugs Have Come to Call
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The cooler weather brings all kinds of pests indoors, but in recent months there have been an unusually high number of ladybugs moving into homes; especially in the Midwest and Northeast areas of the U.S. Even though these charming beetles have become popular in art and fashion, they were only introduced into the U.S. in the 1960’s. Occasionally, homeowners will find that these little “ladies” have invited themselves in for a visit.
Ladybugs aren’t really dangerous and don’t create any serious hazards to health or property; however if they invade a building, they can be extremely hard to get rid of. You can prevent them from getting in by sealing your windows, doors and pipes; especially those that are exposed to sunlight. These pretty insects are attracted to light colored houses where they can cluster together and get lots of sunlight on the exterior sides of the house. Since they often live in trees, you may also find that your home is prone to ladybug infestation if it is located in green areas.
Once you have them indoors, the best way to remove them is with a vacuum. The reality is that these critters are not meant to live inside and will eventually die themselves if they don’t have access to water and sunshine. However, even if the adults die you may have eggs or baby lady bugs in your home which will continue to bother you.
Ladybugs might be bothersome, but there’s really no chemical solution to getting rid of them. You can, however, use preventative pesticides on the exterior of your home in addition to your sealing efforts. These two methods combined should ensure that ladybugs stay outside where they’re happier. Unless you have an extraordinary number of ladybugs, however, it may be advisable to simply let them be. After all, ladybugs were introduced into the U.S. as a way to control aphids and other pests that can destroy your garden.
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