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Ladybug vs. Asian Lady Beetle: How to Tell the Difference

It’s easy to confuse ladybugs with Asian lady beetles. Both have bright, colorful shells with black spots. Both help to brighten up your garden. And regardless of which one you encounter, you should ...
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Think you’ve spotted a ladybug indoors? It might be this invasive lookalike instead

Spotting “ladybugs” indoors may mean Asian lady beetles have moved in to hibernate and can quickly become a smelly nuisance. These beetles look similar to true ladybugs—often larger, with varied ...
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Invasive lady beetles are crawling inside. Here are a few ways to combat them

Small red or orange beetles with spots have been giving ladybugs a bad rap for the havoc they've been giving Michigan residents ahead of winter. As cold weather approaches, the Asian beetles, an ...
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Asian lady beetle infestation? What to know about the ladybug-looking pest, what to do

As temperatures drop and Oklahoma braces for its first real cold snap, tiny invaders are making a move, and they're heading straight for your warm, cozy home. You might think you're spotting cute ...
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Ladybug or Asian lady beetle? What to know and how to get rid of these insects

Someone once told me that a ladybug landing on you brings good luck. So recently, after a trip to Cordova Park in Otley, Iowa, I was ecstatic when I returned home and noticed what appeared to be a ...
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Asian lady beetles are coming inside, the problems they pose to pets and your home

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As temperatures drop, Asian lady beetles are moving indoors to find a warm place to spend the winter, posing potential risks to curious pets. Curious animals like dogs and ...

MS sees 'influx' of Asian lady beetles that can gunk up your home. Here's how to keep them out

"They look charming at first glance, but don't let that fool you," said Fred McMurry, co-owner of Harvard Pest Control.
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First, it was spotted lanternflies. Now, it's the Asian lady beetle

ALWAYS THIS TIME OF YEAR, YOU COULD CALL IT LADYBUGS GIVING OR PERHAPS BUG A WHEN YOU HAVE PROBABLY SEEN THEM AROUND YOUR HOUSE A LOT MORE. NOW THAT WE ARE HEADING INTO THE COLDER MONTHS. AND NO, I’M ...

Experts issue warning about harmful insects that could try to invade your home this winter: 'Originally from somewhere in Asia'

Winter is coming, and so are Asian lady beetles. Virginia is facing an invasion of ladybug lookalikes this fall. The spotted ...
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Asian lady beetles more common in East Texas as colder months approach

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A common bug becomes more frequently found in East Texas homes this time of year. As the days get colder, residents can see an increase in Asian lady beetles inside their ...

Bugged by swarms of ladybugs in your home? As cold weather sets in so do swaths of imposters

Typically, Asian lady beetles infest homes when the weather begins to cool down in the fall -- much like stinkbugs. And when they do, they usually come in swarms -- huddling in corners and inside ...