I am getting several bugs on my window ledges. Tiny - about 2mm long, lady bird shape. Dark with light patches - but difficult to say as they are so small. Most are dead. Can't think where they can be coming from. Never had them before.
2007-03-09 22:35:04 · 8 answers · asked by LizzyCW 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
I'm pretty sure they are Dermestid, or carpet beetles (family Dermestidae) these beetles can be found in any home anywhere in the world, they will feed on any scraps of food, as well as skin flakes, hair, feathers, mounted animals, sometimes even books.
They are experts at getting into tiny places and are found in every nook and cranny of the house, they are very hard to control.
But, here is an idea, you can try. Since you are seeing many of them at the window ledge, try laying down some diatomaceous earth. One brand is called insectigone, and can be found at any hardware store, just lay this powder down on the window sill and any critter that walks over it, will be killed. But don't worry its safe for us and to pets.
here are some images of the critter to compare with:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/35778
http://bugguide.net/node/view/49986
Hope this helps!
2007-03-10 04:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is most probably a type of ladybird beetle. Depending on where you live will tell you the type. There are many different strains of ladybirds. Google ladybird beetle and look at the images. This will help you to identify which one you have.
2007-03-10 08:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by docelec2000 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont know what a lady bird shape is, and i'm thnking yu dont live in canada, so i cant really help. But if you goggle photos of insects you might be able to find out for sure. If your in the UK then search for photos of insects in the UK. Hope it helps.
2007-03-10 06:44:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
they sound like box elder bugs .that is the type of tree they come from they are harmless just kinda messy when they always die in the window seal
2007-03-10 06:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
is there a tree near your window? does it have like giant webs in the branches? if yes then those are beetles but i forgot their name
2007-03-10 06:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am having the same problem. I live in the UK. Please let me know if you find out what they are.
2007-03-12 10:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by maria1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lizzy, where do you live? And, can you get a picture of them?
2007-03-10 06:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by Hauntedfox 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if u live arround a jungle they will be a type of mosquitos
2007-03-10 06:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by lolo_polo_popo 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋