I have been overrun with those pesky Asian Lady-Beetles, and just found out I am allergic to them. They are literally driving me mad. Are there any tips as to how I can keep them from getting into my house besides extermination? We are in the process of remodeling and dont have the extra funds available to exterminate. I am looking for cheap easy to do and readily available ways to prevent them from coming in. Please help!!!
2006-10-19 15:14:19 · 11 answers · asked by lyfsavr1 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
yea its ironic that the US brought those little bastards over to take care of the aphids in the fields. now we have a problem. the only thing you can do is caulk everything. once they are inside just suck them up with the hose attachment from your vacuum cleaner. good luck..
2006-10-19 15:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by askmike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi....here in Minnesota they haven't been as bad this year as in past years.....It's been the box elder bugs that have invaded this fall. I just know about vacuuming them up and emptying your bag right away. There is also a pesticide spray available that you use like bug spray especially for them. I can't remember what it is called because a couple weeks ago when I went to purchase some the hardware here was out and didn't think they would be ordering any more this season because it is past peak for them here. Maybe you could google for that and you may find something or look on ebay for something. Good luck.
2006-10-19 15:49:18 · answer #2 · answered by otisisstumpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you have them last year.? Every time they come in they leave scents called fermion's and these things will come back or at least they will be drawn to anyplace that they smell these fermions. Exterminator at Apt. I manage told me this. so, you have to wash anywhere they have been. Use a bleach solution. About 10% maybe a little more than that. Wipe all doors and windows. Preferably on the outside to make them turn and leave. If they have gathered in any spots on your walls wash those areas down too. It's not enough to kill them or to throw them out. You have to wash where they have been to keep them out. OK? Good luck.
2006-10-19 15:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy the sprayer its a gallon size,for 12 dollars the spray by spectracide from depot 7 to 12 dollars thats several treatments like spray the peremiter of the house then let dry then the doors and windows screens and the places they can come in and then the yard keep dogs and people and cats away from the spray till it dries about an hour treat it twice in ten days thats the cycle for the insects
2006-10-19 15:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few traps you can buy, they work because the Asian lady-beetles are attracted to light. You can vacuum the ones in your house and try a garlic based misquito spray, they seem to hate the stuff.
2006-10-19 15:16:31 · answer #5 · answered by Moosha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always liked Ringo best!
They come from larva hatching in the lawn!
2006-10-19 15:15:12 · answer #6 · answered by Bear Naked 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. It was awful! I tried those traps and it didn't work. So I just vaccuumed them.
2006-10-19 15:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by InfoJunkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say if you are alergic, spend the $ to get rid of them, professionally
2006-10-19 15:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by SingleRose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vacuum is the best, but make sure that you empty it every time, they stink otherwise
2006-10-19 17:31:14 · answer #9 · answered by alkak1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just lady bugs
2006-10-19 15:15:25 · answer #10 · answered by Artist Formally Known As Prince 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋