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Now that we got our first frost I'm getting ready for the ladybugs to start swarming.They seem to hone in on white because they fly to my white patiodoors and white barn garage door by the thousands.This species was imported from Europe I believe to control a pest back east but are a pest to me because they have a way of finding a way into my house.When you kill them they have an unpleasant odor.any body else have a problem with them? russ

They've been thick around here for a while. Just showed up the last few years! Nasty things bite too!!!

Here's an excellent site pertaining to lady bugs. I learned something new today...........they do bite
I always thought they died in the winter but some actually hibernate. Check out the site.

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We get ladybugs and cluster flies in the southern and western windows of our house. In the shed, which is unheated, we rarely get ladybugs, but those windows are always full of house flies.

173abn said:

Now that we got our first frost I'm getting ready for the ladybugs to start swarming.They seem to hone in on white because they fly to my white patiodoors and white barn garage door by the thousands.This species was imported from Europe I believe to control a pest back east but are a pest to me because they have a way of finding a way into my house.When you kill them they have an unpleasant odor.any body else have a problem with them? russ

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Been fighting them for years. They were imported from Asia by the Fed Dept. of Agriculture to control aphids. The unintended consequences is that they Winter hibernate in warm places like homes. They come in October and leave (except for the dead ones) in April. Best way to control them is to seal your house (easier said than done) then vacuum the ones that get in. There are lady bugs traps you can use but they aren't very effective.

hi 173 ABN


Yes those lady bugs are a pain in the rears. :frown:

I am amazed to read about biting lady bugs (or ladybirds as we know them). It's interesting how the same thing can be fine in one country and not another. Mozzies are the same I think, some carrying disease and some not. I would have a hard time killing a ladybug.

Yes I've been bit by them too,Twinkle,curious to know what a Mozzies is? russ

Ifixdit,I read the article .I think I'll try the cypermethrin.Sounds like a good product.thank you. russ

Cool Russ. Let us know if it works. Adam

Twinkle said:

I am amazed to read about biting lady bugs (or ladybirds as we know them). It's interesting how the same thing can be fine in one country and not another. Mozzies are the same I think, some carrying disease and some not. I would have a hard time killing a ladybug.

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They are considered a "beneficial" insect...
You can buy them by the thousand... see this site... Ladybugs
They are very welcome in AG crops and are a better than chemical barrier in your garden...
I also... " would have a hard time killing a ladybug." ... :smile:KennyV

Watch the videos and you will find about Aphids ... Poo and Lady Bugs... :thumbsup:
YouTube - Ladybug Aphid Rose part 1.mov
YouTube - Ladybug Aphid Rose part 3.mov

KennyV said:

They are considered a "beneficial" insect...
You can buy them by the thousand... see this site... Ladybugs
They are very welcome in AG crops and are a better than chemical barrier in your garden...
I also... " would have a hard time killing a ladybug." ... :smile:KennyV

Watch the videos and you will find about Aphids ... Poo and Lady Bugs... :thumbsup:
YouTube - Ladybug Aphid Rose part 1.mov
YouTube - Ladybug Aphid Rose part 3.mov

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These are not the old standard "beneficial" lady bugs! These are an oriental import that look similar to the old standard lady bug, but they are a nuisance! They stink, they bite, and this time of year they are looking for a warm place to hibernate for the winter. ~~ grnspot110

grnspot110 said:

They stink, they bite, and this time of year they are looking for a warm place to hibernate for the winter. ~~ grnspot110

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this is the description of the Asian Lady Bug... it is the same one, there are variations, but they are all the same... they eat Aphids, are bright colors and they have a bad smell if you squish them... the last two things are part of their defensive system...
and this time of year it's the end for most... You will see lots of them, usually attracted to light colors, and running out of food.. (not a lot of Aphids around).... If you do not have a lot of them next spring/summer you can order some in... they will look smell and behave this same way next fall...
After the temperatures drop and they really have nothing to eat you will not see them.. :smile:KennyV

This time of year we are swarmed with flies and ladybugs in our cottage, it looks like a scene from a horror movie there are so many.