Along with everything else that seems to be weird about 2020, it would appear that this is also the year of the insects. The “stink bugs” and the crickets that have been visiting a lot of us over the past couple of months, and now, put your hands together for the lady beetles. No, this is not a musical band from Europe, they are like ladybugs, but the nasty version. If Ladybugs wanted to dress up in a scary costume for Halloween, they would go as Lady Beetles. They love to gather, in your home, and the best part, they BITE! Here are the differences between the beetle and the sweet little ladybug:

The Differences Between Ladybugs and Asian Lady Beetles

The other concern with these colourful bothersome critters is that they can be harmful to pets. You may have seen the disgusting pictures of dogs with lady beetles in their mouth, it can happen.

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So the most important question, how do you get rid of them? We had a lot until we replaced the old windows in our home and that cut down the population significantly. But there are other lines of defense against this innocent looking mob. Basically patch the holes, seal the cracks and vacuum them up so that they don’t release their stench.

How To Get Rid Of Asian Lady Beetles

Good luck with the beetles!