Occasional invaders

Asian lady beetles: identification & asian lady beetle control

Also known as: ladybugs, harlequin beetles

Asian lady beetles overwinter by the thousands in attics and wall voids, staining surfaces and biting occasionally. We treat exterior surfaces before the fall flight and seal the gaps they use.

Orange Asian lady beetles clustered on a white window frame

How to identify asian lady beetles

What it looks like: Orange to red domed beetles with variable spots and a black M-shaped mark behind the head.
Size: 1/4 inch
Where you'll find it: Attics, window frames, wall voids and sunny south-facing siding.
Commonly confused with: Native ladybugs lack the M-shaped marking and rarely invade in numbers.

Signs of asian lady beetles in your home

Clusters at windows in fall and spring
Yellow staining fluid on walls
Occasional nipping bites

Asian lady beetles questions homeowners ask

Are the orange ladybugs in my house harmful?

They do not damage the structure, but they stain surfaces with a yellow fluid and can trigger allergies.

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