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Most people know a thing about ladybugs because they’re cute and common in our area. Nevertheless, it is essential to understand that ladybugs can create problems for homeowners. If you’re dealing with the wrong species, these pests are going to invade and turn your life upside down. Ladybugs are beetles and members of the Coccinellidae group. In terms of size, they can be as small as 1/32 of an inch, but they can also reach half an inch. They have an orange, yellow, or red hue. You’ll find small black dots on their wings. You’ll find that their legs, antennas, and head are black. Today, researchers have positively identified more than 5,000 species around the world. 450 are native to the North American continent.
Although more are benign, a few species are considered pests. They are common pests in America, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere. One thing to know about ladybugs is that they’re helpful for the environment. They can protect your crops from mites, scale insects, aphids, and mealybugs. Staff at the Mall of America use ladybugs to protect their indoor park from pests.
Ladybug Causes
It is no secret why ladybugs want to enter residential structures. These pests fit into the overwintering category. As a result, they want to sneak into your home before winter arrives. They cannot tolerate extremely cold temperatures. Again, most ladybugs are benign. The primary pest species are introduced to the United States in the 20th century to control aphids. The ladybugs were indeed effective for this purpose. The only problem is that they found a way to survive during the cold winter months. They hide on south-facing walls. Now, their population has expanded and grown. Today, they’re common overwintering pests in North Carolina.
How Dangerous Are Raleigh NC’s Ladybugs?
Although a ladybug infestation is going to negatively impact your life, you can rest comfortably knowing these pests aren’t going to hurt you or make you sick. They do not pose any danger to people or pets. The Asian lady beetle can allegedly bite people. The good news is that they don’t do it often. Even when they do, they’re not strong enough to hurt or break your sink. They’re not going to spread illnesses either. Just remember that they will create a mess in your home, and you’ll have to clean it up later.
Getting Right Of The Ladybugs In Your Home
Once you’ve found ladybugs in your home, start fixing the problem. If you’re not in a hurry, you should wait. Ladybugs only want to be in your home in winter. They like being outside in spring, summer, and early fall. Before the cold winter months arrive, the ladybugs around your property will try to sneak inside. Once this happens, they’ll stay hidden in your home until the warm weather returns. Unfortunately, it isn’t easy to get rid of them since they don’t have a central nest. Instead, the homeowner will need to target each ladybug. Miss one or two and the infestation will remain.
Take advantage of our ladybug program because it is fast, efficient, and safe. Call our office to learn more.
Removing Ladybug Infestations On Your Own
Ultimately, you can try eliminating the infestation on your own. When visiting your local hardware store, you will find products that are designed to eliminate ladybugs. Nevertheless, this is not the best solution. The issue with DIY methods is that they’re not nearly as reliable as our professional-strength products. Furthermore, some of these products contain dangerous chemicals. We recommend working with a qualified professional in your area. Doing so is the best way to guarantee satisfactory, safe results.
When Can Your Team Begin?
Start working to fix the problem right away. Contact us as soon as you find these pests in your home. We’ll make sure you hear from us within 48 hours.
Our Ladybug Treatments Are Safe
When you’re dealing with a ladybug infestation, it is pertinent to rely on the latest and greatest pest control methods. Therefore, you’ll want to work with us. You can rest assured knowing we’re going to remedy the problem safely and efficiently. Our technicians work diligently to guarantee our client’s safety. They’re not going to let you down. Furthermore, they will eliminate the ladybugs in your home using EPA-registered products. We use products that are safe for everyone involved. They’re safe for you, your pets, and your loved ones. They’ll even be okay for your plants. If you’d like to learn more about our safe ladybug treatments, pick up the phone and call us.
We’ll happily answer any questions you have.
Preventing Ladybug Infestations
It is wise to try to keep ladybugs out of your dwelling. Once they’ve snuck inside, it’ll be difficult to remove them. Seal your home’s exterior walls to keep these pests out. If you do this successfully, you can maintain a pest-free home.
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