Asian Lady Beetle

How to Identify Asian Lady Beetles

Appearance:

• Resembles the lady bug
• Orange or red in color with black spots or the reverse, black with red spots
• 5.5-8.5 mm

Habitats:

• Fields and leaf piles during warm weather

Threat:

• Swarms of Asian lady beetles will infest a home during winter for a warm place to hibernate
• There are rare cases of people being allergic
• Creates an unpleasant smell and stain when dead
• Known to bite people

Preventing an Infestation:

• Check for any possible entryway the Asian lady beetle might find, including cracks in the foundation or torn window screens
• It is important to check before the first frost

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