How Warm Sunlit Walls Drive Asian Lady Beetles Toward Concord Living Spaces

There’s nothing like enjoying a late afternoon coffee or tea on the couch with the sunlight streaming through the windows. The warmth and comfort that it offers is truly like nothing else. Unfortunately, we’re not the only ones who seem to like it. Certain pests, like ladybugs, also gravitate towards warm, sunlit walls, where they can leave a mess and make us feel uncomfortable in our own space if they find a way inside.

That’s where Mosquito Squad of Central New Hampshire steps in to help. We provide ladybug control in Concord, NH, to help homeowners like you take back your space. Let’s talk about how it works and why ladybugs are drawn to those sunshiny spots in the first place.

Why Are Asian Lady Beetles Attracted to Sunlight?

First, we should clarify that most ladybugs you’ll see in and around your home are actually Asian lady beetles: an invasive species that outcompete other native species for food and resources. These pests are drawn to light, especially sunlight in the fall, because they look for warm, sheltered places to hibernate during the winter.

If you already have a ladybug problem, you’ll know it—and you can probably see it from your driveway, because the sunlit walls of your home, garage, and other structures (like fences or retaining walls) will have these bugs all over them. They’ll often peak during the afternoon when the sun is at its highest and hottest point of the day, and usually settle on south and west walls. While this can be annoying, the concentration in these areas helps predict which entry points they’ll likely use to try and get inside your home.

What Kind of Damage Can Asian Lady Beetles Cause to Your Home?

Unlike certain pests like termites or carpenter ants that feed on wood, Asian lady beetles don’t cause any kind of structural damage. However, once they get inside wall voids and attic spaces, they will release a foul odor and yellowish liquid when disturbed or crushed that can stain furniture, walls, and clothing. They can also trigger allergic reactions if large numbers of dead bugs collect inside the walls.

If left untreated, they’ll reappear year after year, and you’ll even spot them indoors on warm winter days. That’s why exclusion efforts for these pests should focus on sunny walls and the entry points near them, rather than an even treatment spread across the entire length of the home.

How Professional Ladybug Control Works

To provide ladybug control in Concord, NH that gets results, we use a combination of physical removal and targeted treatments. It all begins with a property inspection to identify hotspots around your home and yard, which helps us create a custom treatment plan tailored to your home’s unique needs and layout. After removal, we’ll use our barrier treatment (included with Home Shield, which treats several indoor pests) to help create a barrier around your home.

Our solution uses EPA-registered products that control up to 85% of Asian lady beetles. It lasts up to 21 days during the season, after which we’ll return on a regular basis to reapply it and help deter them from entering your home. It’s that easy!

Searching for Ladybug Control in Concord, NH?

Want to enjoy a ladybug-free home this year? Mosquito Squad Plus of Central New Hampshire can help by providing ladybug control in Concord, NH. Throughout the season, we’ll maintain a 3-week treatment cycle to help keep them away. 

We’ll also back all of our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and we’ll never surprise you with hidden fees or pesky contracts. 

Call us at (603) 546-2988 or reach out online for a free quote.