Asian Lady Beetle
Easy DIY
Identification
Orange beetles resembling ladybugs that congregate on sunny exterior walls in fall before squeezing indoors to overwinter in large numbers.
Can I DIY this?
Easy DIYYou can handle this one yourself.
With the right product and a little patience, most homeowners take care of this pest on their own. Follow the treatment guide, read the product label, and you're set.
Recommended products
Syngenta Demand CS Insecticide, 8ozFall exterior barrier before they overwinterControl Solutions D-Fense Dust Insecticide, 1lbDust entry-point voidsSome links may be affiliate links. Buggsy may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Always follow the product label.
- Seal exterior entry points — caulk gaps, repair screens, and weatherstrip doors — before fall, when these beetles start looking for a place to overwinter.
- Apply a residual perimeter treatment to sunny exterior walls in early fall, before large numbers move in.
- Vacuum up any that get inside rather than crushing them — they can stain surfaces and release a defensive odor when squashed.
- Focus prevention efforts on the sunniest sides of the structure, since that's where they congregate before finding a way in.
Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes with socks, chemical-resistant gloves, and goggles. Add a respirator if the label calls for it or ventilation is poor.