How To Prevent Ladybug Entry Into Your Home

Pests have a way of stopping you in your tracks. One day, it’s mid-summer, and you’re soaking up the last of the free time and sunshine before fall begins. Then, you see it: the unmistakable red-and-black specks clustered together on your patio. It’s ladybug season. While they may seem harmless, these pests are still just that—pests—and need to be dealt with accordingly.

That’s why Mosquito Squad Plus of Chelmsford and Cambridge is here to provide ladybug control that helps keep these pests away. Let’s talk about what this service looks like in practice, and how it helps prevent ladybugs from entering your home this season.

Why Are Ladybugs Attracted to Bedford, MA Homes?

First, you should know that the ladybugs you’re seeing in and around your home probably aren’t what they seem. More often than not, these little bugs are actually Asian lady beetles, an invasive species that outcompetes native ladybugs for food. These fall invaders cluster on warm, sunny exterior walls and are known to show up as the temperatures begin to cool in autumn. 

They’re similar to stinkbugs in that they’re drawn to homes with lots of sunlight, light-colored siding, artificial light (sensing a theme?), and access to food sources like fruit trees or gardens. They tend to enter homes through gaps around windows, doors, siding, and utility penetrations.

Are Ladybugs Dangerous to People or Pets?

While ladybugs and Asian lady beetles don’t typically harm people or pets, it doesn’t mean they're without their annoying qualities (and in fact, bites from Asian lady beetles aren’t unheard of). They tend to swarm, which can leave you cleaning up hordes of bugs. If any of these swarms are destroyed in places like attics, basements, or similar areas, the crushed insects can cause respiratory problems for some people. 

But mostly, they emit a musty, foul-smelling odor when crushed and leave behind yellow stains from their secretions. This can easily stain light-colored walls, furniture, clothes and be difficult to remove. So, although they don’t pose structural threats, they can still cause damage in other ways.

How Ladybug Control in Bedford, MA Work

While ladybugs may not be as harmful as other pests, it’s still important to remove them. Our technicians here at Mosquito Squad Plus are trained to handle a variety of pests, including ladybugs and Asian lady beetles, and know just how to approach the issue with care for you and your home. Our ladybug control will always begin with an inspection to identify and seal entry points around your home.

Then, we’ll use our EPA-registered products to create a protective barrier around your home that helps eliminate current infestations and simultaneously prevent more from entering. Throughout the season, we’ll return every three weeks to reapply it. When combined with our exclusion methods, these regular treatments can control up to 85-90% of ladybugs, Asian lady beetles, and stinkbugs. 

Invest in Ladybug Control in Bedford, MA

When you’re ready for ladybug control, Mosquito Squad Plus is here to help! We’ll perform your first treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free, and return every 21 days during the season to reapply it. 

Along the way, we’ll offer transparent pricing, great customer service, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee that backs up all of our expert work. 

Seeing ladybugs cluster on your Bedford home? Call Mosquito Squad Plus of Chelmsford & Cambridge at (978) 381-4028 or contact us online for a free quote.