Published: by Richard Bayston |
permalink The occasional ladybug is nothing to worry about. I am having a serious problem with ladybugs inside my log cabin. Do you have any ideas for ridding my new home of these beautiful but pesky insects? -Susan Most complaints of ladybug infestations are caused by the Asian lady beetle, which was introduced into many regions of the U.S. as a natural control for soft-bodied, crop-destroying insects. These beetles would normally hibernate for the winter inside of caves and rocky crevices. However, in developed areas they have the pesky tendency to overwinter inside our homes! Some fast facts about lady beetles: They aren't known to carry disease, and reports of bites are rare. They don't damage structures, and they don't usually lay eggs indoors. Ladybugs love to dine on aphids, which makes them very beneficial in the garden. They seem drawn to homes with natural wood siding, homes in wooded areas, light-colored homes warmed by sunlight, and older homes with lots of cracks and crevices.
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