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How to get rid of Japanese Lady Beetles (orange ladybugs)?
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:06 pm
Dont know if this would be better suited for the Outdoor Board but figured Id try here first. Anyway, for those that have never seen these, they look like a labybug but are typically orange instead of red. We keep getting a bunch of these bastards in our master bath. Seems like no matter how many times I spray insect killer around the window and behind the mirror, I'll just find a bunch of dead ones and then a couple hours later there are more crawling around the window. Hell yesterday I found 8 that were already dead and then killed 11 more that were crawling around.
My plan was to do the obvious by torching the house and then taking it a step further by setting fire to the ashes once the first fire settled down. My wife (no pics) isnt on board with that idea though. It just seems like these frickers just wont die. So does anyone have any tips on getting rid of these things? From what Ive read, they do bite but luckily we havent been bit yet.
Thanks for the suggestions.
My plan was to do the obvious by torching the house and then taking it a step further by setting fire to the ashes once the first fire settled down. My wife (no pics) isnt on board with that idea though. It just seems like these frickers just wont die. So does anyone have any tips on getting rid of these things? From what Ive read, they do bite but luckily we havent been bit yet.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:07 pm to JOHNN
Nuke em
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:09 pm to JOHNN
Wet dry vac
And don't be an OT poor with a bathroom that isn't properly sealed up. Ballers own houses that are tight, brah.
And don't be an OT poor with a bathroom that isn't properly sealed up. Ballers own houses that are tight, brah.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:11 pm to JOHNN
Idk where I've been but I missed the memo on these things. I just thought there was an influx of regular lady bugs lately but I found out around Christmas that these are apparently some invasive, biting posers.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:15 pm to JOHNN
I've had them for years. They don't bother us so I leave them alone. But what I have read is you can't really control them with insect killer, etc...There are thousands of them in your walls so you would have to drill holes in your sheet rock and spray. Even then, there are still others outside waiting to come in. Trump's wall may help though.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:15 pm to JOHNN
I've seen nothing but dead ones since the past two frigid nights. You still seeing live ones outdoors?
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:17 pm to JOHNN
Check your dogs mouth
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:23 pm to JOHNN
Anthrax
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:27 pm to JOHNN
These bastards have invaded every winter for at least 5 years now. Your best bet is actually the vacuum. Make sure you don't squash them, that apparently sends out the bat signal for more to come. I read somewhere that they hate lemon scented stuff but haven't tried that yet.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 5:57 pm to JOHNN
There's a Yoko Ono joke here, right?
Posted on 1/9/17 at 6:06 pm to JOHNN
Posted on 1/9/17 at 6:18 pm to JOHNN
One thing I found on another forum and it sounds crazy is to pour flour on the outside window ledge. Apparently they eat the flour and die outside. I tried it and it worked pretty good
Posted on 1/9/17 at 6:51 pm to JOHNN
Your LSU AgCenter has a recent article on the variegated Asian ladybeetle. LINK
They say:
They say:
quote:
Most ladybugs prefer natural habitats, but this one prefers man-made structures for overwintering shelter, he [LSU AgCenter entomologist Chris Carlton]said.
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And the occurrence is spotty. Carlton said he’s only seen one in his house in Baton Rouge, but he came upon thousands north of Baton Rouge.
The insect can bite, although it has no stinger or venom.
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Houses can be protected against the insects by sealing homes, Carlton said, but he can’t recommend any chemical treatments.
Smashing the insects usually results in an unpleasant odor. Pest control companies could spray for the insect, but it’s probably not justifiable, Carlton said. “It’s not a harmful beast. It’s just an annoyance.”
Posted on 1/9/17 at 7:12 pm to JOHNN
PIIHB
Posted on 1/9/17 at 7:15 pm to JOHNN
Have you tried dating them?
Posted on 1/9/17 at 7:15 pm to JOHNN
Try a citrus cleaner.
Posted on 1/9/17 at 9:10 pm to JOHNN
Drop an H Bomb
Posted on 1/10/17 at 1:20 pm to JOHNN
They hibernate in groups during the winter, if you keep killing them you'll probably eliminate them all. Bigger thing is to figure out how they're getting in the house, either there are gaps on our siding or maybe the bathroom vent opening on your roof needs a screen on it.
Posted on 1/10/17 at 1:30 pm to JOHNN
quote:
How to get rid of Japanese Lady Beetles
Godzilla
Posted on 1/10/17 at 2:53 pm to JOHNN
Spray your yard next to the house with a solution of polonium-210.
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