What’s The Deal With The Ladybugs?

Posted on October 22, 2009 with No Comments

The Northeast usually sees dramatic climate changes come late September through October.  One day the temperature will be 65 degrees and sunny and the next it will cool down to the low 40’s.  For the ladybug’s sake, they feel that winter is coming so they will try and find a place to hibernate.  They are attracted to light colored houses that are in the sun most of the day.  Since they are looking for a warm place to hibernate they usually migrate towards older homes in which there is a lack of good and adequate insulation.  In order to create more heat for themselves they form large clusters so body heat does not escape as easily.  Since the temperatures can vary day to day in the Northeast the ladybugs will group together in the walls of your home then disperse again when the temperature rises again.

What not to do: Ladybugs release pheromones as a way of communication towards other ladybugs.  This scent attracts other ladybugs to the one that you may have just killed.

What to do: Getting rid of ladybugs is a very difficult task, and without expert advice and help, it makes the task even harder.  The key to getting rid of ladybugs is to prevent them from even getting in.  Make sure your insulation is in good form, seal any window and door cracks, also check for any unsealed pipes, clapboards, celler entrances…etc.