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We recently bought a house, we don't live there yet but there is an infestation of Asian Lady Bugs. My wife was bawling me out about doing something about them so I bought bug bombs to bomb the house. I know these are definitely toxic and I don't want to use them again. (there is no flooring in the house as we are redoing it and no one will be living there for another 2 weeks so I just did it) Any suggestions on solving this problem? Hopefully without toxic chemicals next time? Also I'm not even sure the bombs will solve it as the packaging said nothing about lady bugs. Clearly plugging up whatever holes they are using to get in should be a priority.
I know these are causing issues with people around the country. Does anyone have experience with this? |
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the Asian variety also like to bunch up unlike the normal variety and they REALLY stink when killed/smashed or scared...like stink bugs almost. One lady bug I can deal with, hell even 5 no issue. There are literally 100 lady bugs congregating in one of the corners of the house having a giant lady bug orgy I guess. There are also others at every light fixture.
Are there any remedies? I like the normal variety...asian ones I hate. They are orange (not red) and have more spots then the "normal" ones. They also eat aphids like the normal ones, but when there are no aphids they will eat you, literally. Also, I do not have an aphid problem in the house so they have to go. |
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the Asian variety also like to bunch up unlike the normal variety and they REALLY stink when killed/smashed or scared...like stink bugs almost. One lady bug I can deal with, hell even 5 no issue. There are literally 100 lady bugs congregating in one of the corners of the house having a giant lady bug orgy I guess. There are also others at every light fixture. |
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I will definitely be vacuuming them up. We already did it once before we painted, they returned within 5 days.
I'm sure living in a bug bombed house isn't good for you but we do not live there yet (and won't for atleast 2 weeks) and I will give it plenty of time to air out tomorrow before we spend too much time in the house. It was a "good enough" measure since we don't live there yet. I am soliciting ideas to kill them or keep them out of the house for good. Hopefully non-toxically (is that a word?) but I'll do whatever it takes. |
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I will definitely be vacuuming them up. We already did it once before we painted, they returned within 5 days. |
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Try this in a pump up sprayer go around the exterior perimeter and around the windows and doors and soffits, it is harmless to humans in the concentrations listed.
I have used this in granular form for fire ants and spiders. It may be used indoors if the vac trick doesn't work or if you want to kill kill kill. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...CS5E23WZ7R1ZS7 Sorry had to edit because the last product contained more than Pyrethrin this should be available at Home Depot. Found another although it isn't Pyethrin alone. http://store.doyourownpestcontrol.co...FYeA5Qod4HXmJw |
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I have not found it yet. I don't see an obvious problem and I'm sure it will be something I will investigate more when I am living there full time. And good luck in the contest. |
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here's a link for some great info.
http://www.ladybuglady.com/infestation.htm from the site: To prevent ladybugs from getting in, make sure all cracks around windows, doors, clap boards, pipes, ect. are sealed up. Some extermination companies offer this service, sometimes called inclusion. This, too, is no small project, and may cost a small fortune, but it's worth it. Especially if you don't like ladybugs joining you for dinner. Q. How can I get them out of my house? A. If you don't have a lot, just leave them. They will leave when spring arrives. Disturbing them will only cause them to stress out leaving yellow markings on your walls. The yellow stuff, you see, is not waste matter, but rather, their blood. Ladybugs release a small amount of their blood which is yellow and smells, when they sense danger. Some people have said that it does stain on light colored surfaces. Q. But, I really want the ladybugs out of my house! A. Use a "shop vacuum". This type of vacuum is easy to use for collect ladybugs. When using this to vacuum up ladybugs, use a clean bag or pad the bottom with a cloth. After all is clean, release the unwelcome guests outside. Q. Is there anything else I can use to get the ladybugs out of my house? A. Yes. There is a product called a Ladybug Black Light Trap. It uses radiating black light to attract and contain the ladybugs. Q. Will Ladybugs Infest My House Next Year too? A. Because ladybugs infest homes yearly once they’ve started, many homeowners will put out a Ladybug House for them to overwinter in the next year, in hopes they will stay in the ladybug house instead of in their home. ...hope this helps. GOOD LUCK! ![]() |
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Amazing. Didn't realise they can be such a pest. Those variety don't sound very nice at all.
They seem to be attracted to light. Are you leaving a light on when you are not at the house? Even if you vacuum them up they are going to stink. A suggestion is to put a stocking/panyhose leg down the vacuum tube so they don't get sucked all the way into the bag but they are still going to smell. Are you rural? Are they growing soy around where you are? Grapes or similar? Spraying seems to be the only effective solution then trying to seal the house up tight. how about chucking some Diatomaceous earth on them and see what happens. Maybe that will chop them up a bit like it does for other bugs. Wouldn't you know they were introduced to control other pests... no natural predators. I've heard that story a few times. |
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