I have an infestation of ladybugs in my upstairs ceiling . They are starting to come also in my livingroom ceiling, around light fixture. My home is on 25 acres and mostly pine/wood. How can I get these outside and not in my home? I have an infestation of ladybugs in my upstairs ceiling . They are starting to come also in my livingroom ceiling, around light fixture. My home is on 25 acres and mostly pine/wood. How can I... » Read More I have an infestation of ladybugs in my upstairs ceiling . They are starting to come also in my livingroom ceiling, around light fixture. My home is on 25 acres and mostly pine/wood. How can I get these outside and not in my home? « Show Less
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Ladybugs will swarm normally on the south side of your home. I have a feeling they got under your siding for the winter months and when it gets warm inside they wake up and go to the warm spots .
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They are "wintering" and as soon as spring comes around they will go away. You MAY be able to coax them away with an outdoor heat source but other than that for what to do in the meantime is indeed a toughie. Good Luck. This for sure falls into the category of "too much of a good thing"
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We have a beetle that swarms and is always trying to get into the house especially on the south side of our home. Yes, they do get under the siding and winter over. They will make stuff orange if you squish them and they are not Ladybugs. Please look this up. You are likely having an infestation of something called Asian Beetle. They are attracted to certain flowers and around September or so they are terrible swarms of them in the late afternoon sun. These are not a friendly beetle like the Ladybugs. I would put a photo in here if I knew how....just type in Asian Beetle and you will see, they really do look a lot like a Ladybug. We have a beetle that swarms and is always trying to get into the house especially on the south side of our home. Yes, they do get under the siding and winter over. They will make stuff orange if you squish them and they are not Ladybugs. Please look this up. You are likely having an infestation of something called Asian Beetle. They are attracted to certain flowers and around September or so they are terrible swarms of them in the late afternoon sun. These are not a friendly beetle like the Ladybugs. I would put a photo in here if I knew how....just type in Asian Beetle and you will see,... » Read More We have a beetle that swarms and is always trying to get into the house especially on the south side of our home. Yes, they do get under the siding and winter over. They will make stuff orange if you squish them and they are not Ladybugs. Please look this up. You are likely having an infestation of something called Asian Beetle. They are attracted to certain flowers and around September or so they are terrible swarms of them in the late afternoon sun. These are not a friendly beetle like the Ladybugs. I would put a photo in here if I knew how....just type in Asian Beetle and you will see, they really do look a lot like a Ladybug. « Show Less
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My understanding is only on ladybugs outside. Try something sweet to the taste on plants in your yard. You will probably need a professional for inside the house.
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I'm sorry, I bought ladybugs for my snowball bush. They took care of the aphids and then left. Best of luck getting rid of the ones you don't want.Anne
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Never saw a ladybug stay in the house. Other bugs made a home in it but not a ladybug.
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I also had a real bad case. This works great! From the Orkin guy: you need to make sure you get ALL the crevices in and around the bed (including nightstand), baseboards and especially on both sides of the cording on the mattress. Once I did that, no more bed bugs! If you see them again within two weeks, you didn't find all the hiding places. Spray again.
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We opened the front flap and drilled two screws on the back panel from the inside out. We hung it on our wood shed. I bought several different styles of ladybug houses. The other houses had one drill hole on the back to hang it similar to how you'd hang a picture. You could do that also.
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Based on other comments, it appears to be the same device. As a follow up, my house is now essentially free of ladybugs - maybe a dozen in the last two years.
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I ordered 1500 live ladybugs to be delivered to Florida and the delivery was timely and without any problems. I would be concerned to release the bugs in Minnesota in Winter time, since it is very cold there, I guess. I hope it helps to answer your question. Ben
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You have to attract them they don't really need shelter. Mix powdered sugar with brewer's yeast add a little water to make a paste. Put a blob of it on a stick (I use a paint stirrer, get them free at paint store) let it dry and put it in the ladybug house. They prefer aphids to sugar but will be glad for the sugar. Also put a source of water nearby they need a drink too.
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Best guess is that you wouldn't want to attract bugs near or inside your house. The black light and chemical will draw flying insects to it. If you bring them close to your house, they might get distracted by other lights or smells and come inside.
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Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this helps. Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this... » Read More Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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Haven't seen any in mine yet. I've seen everything else in there including millipedes, spiders, a few beetle-like bugs including Asian beetles, but so far haven't seen any earwigs in my house, though they are in my garage and outside. I'd almost bet they would attract the earwigs. I'm finding bugs in there that I didn't know were in my house, because of the carpet. These things are awesome, I love them.
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none of my lady bugs stuck around so no they definitely did not infest my house.I had all of the proper plants that they are supposed to like but i havent seen 1 since i released them.
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I used a Q-tip in my kitchen, making sure no poison got on the counter.But just make sure you pull out the stove and spray the wall and the floor. Under the refrigerator and under all cabinets,and if you have a dishwasher get pray under it and bathroom cabinets . Spray the opening around your entrance door and if possible around the windows. You may want to mix it a little strong. And you will be amazed how many dead bugs you will start finding.
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I have two sheds with three of these Shedlights in them. I have not had any insects coming through them. The answer would be no. Good luck.
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My apologies Marilyn I spoke too soon.Try tree tanglefoot in the 15 ounce tub.I've only used the one type for spiders and insects in the house. It works great there.Tanglefoot says that Tree Tanglefoot is specifically for your problem, ants and other insects.Next time I will do more research before I answer.Good luckWalt
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These are not the Japanese ladybugs. My problem was that I used to use insecticide for my yard because of fleas. When I got the ladybugs they flew away. I have not used insecticide for the past two years and I an going to try to get more ladybugs. They are great at eating aphids and other insects.
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I get infestations regularly, I will use one of these for my 9 x 1 5 area soon as I see them starting up, I shut down the ventilation and carbon filters, leave your regular oscillating fans to move air around and seal up the room good, doesn't have to be air tight if its away from the living area, say a basement, but good enough to not waste it escaping. I let one go about 10 minutes after the lights go out and leave sealed till morning time, open up the room a bit to start venting and turn back on the ventilation. Hopefully your plus is outside the sealed area. Repeat two days later...that should work. If you have them bad repeat in a week....so start with 4 of these bad boys I get infestations regularly, I will use one of these for my 9 x 1 5 area soon as I see them starting up, I shut down the ventilation and carbon filters, leave your regular oscillating fans to move air around and seal up the room good, doesn't have to be air tight if its away from the living area, say a basement, but good enough to not waste it escaping. I let one go about 10 minutes after the lights go out and leave sealed till morning time, open up the room a bit to start venting and turn back on the ventilation. Hopefully your plus is outside the sealed area. Repeat two days later...that... » Read More I get infestations regularly, I will use one of these for my 9 x 1 5 area soon as I see them starting up, I shut down the ventilation and carbon filters, leave your regular oscillating fans to move air around and seal up the room good, doesn't have to be air tight if its away from the living area, say a basement, but good enough to not waste it escaping. I let one go about 10 minutes after the lights go out and leave sealed till morning time, open up the room a bit to start venting and turn back on the ventilation. Hopefully your plus is outside the sealed area. Repeat two days later...that should work. If you have them bad repeat in a week....so start with 4 of these bad boys « Show Less
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I had a bad infestation. They were flying around the house. It took about a month to no longer see them but I now keep traps in the pantry at all times and replace them if they get over loaded. They will always be there if you keep a lot of grain items in your pantry as the eggs are in the grain, this includes cereal. Also I now try to keep these items in airtight containers. I no longer see them in the house but still see some in the traps on occasion.