With the summer month coming here in Wichita, Kansas our little Lady Beetle friends start to come out. They are about 7mm long and tend to have a wide spectrum of colors. The colors range from yellow to orange to red. They have a varying number of spots as well.
There are many species of Coccinellidae in the U.S. Most of them are beneficial insects. They are used to control crop pests. The adults and larvae of the Lady Beetle are predators of aphids, mealybugs and scale insects.
Since the warmer months are here you are more likely to see them. Since in the fall they tend to gather in large numbers outside of light-colored houses. They try to find cracks or holes to get inside the house. They the hibernate through the winter and become active again in the spring.
You know you have an infestation of Lady Beetles when you see them in mass appearances. The only time Lady Beetles are an issue to humans is when they enter a home. They do not cause a lot of damage however, they’re just more of an annoyance. If you notice you are having large amounts of Lady Beetles call us. Your friends at All Star Pest Control are more than happy to help get rid of the infestation. Our trained professionals have the knowledge to make sure the pests will be gone from the residence the first time around. Give us a call today and we will help you with any of your infestation or pest needs.
