In the late fall and early spring months, Asian Lady beetles tend to show up in swarms and can become a real nuisance to homeowners. As we've already seen on Lake Area Happenings, many people are already experiencing these uninvited guests! So, we at A B Pest Control & Insulation wanted to share some tips to prevent them from taking over your home!
5 Tips for Preventing & Controlling a Swarm Infestation
1. Seal cracks around windows, door frames, and utility pipes with silicone caulk to close up entry points. Special attention should be paid to areas of the home that get the most sun, as ladybugs and Asian Lady beetles are attracted to the warmth.
2. Trimming shrubbery and branches away from a home's exterior can also help to prevent Asian Lady beetles from gaining access.
3. If you don’t want Asian Lady beetles anywhere near your home or garden, or you don’t want to go through the effort of planting an entire garden, try planting or potting some mums. Asian Lady beetles do not like mums and will avoid them.
4. Cloves or bay leaves are two spices that Asian Lady beetles can’t stand. Place these spices near windows and other infested areas to shoo away your beetle infestation.
5. If these pesky beetles have already entered a home, homeowners can use a vacuum to remove them, but it is important to dispose of the bag outdoors to prevent the insects from crawling out. Do not squish them, as they will secrete an odor that could attract more!
Most people like ladybugs because they are pretty, graceful, and harmless to humans. But if you've determined that what you thought was a few harmless ladybugs, turns out to be an annoying swarm of Asian Lady beetles, we hope these tips will help you get control of the problem. While they can be enjoyable to watch, an infestation of them can become a real nuisance. So, we hope this list of tips will help you to better prevent and control an infestation! The next time you’re dealing with pests, call up the best pest control service at the Lake of the Ozarks to take care of your pesky pest problems.
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