Good Morning,
We have a lot of ladybugs in our RV and I'm thinking of purchasing your ladybug trap, however, I'm also wondering if I should have some type of spray to apply around the doors and pullouts as that's where they seem to be getting in. I read the testimonials and customers refer to a product named 'cypermethrin'.
Please tell me what the absolute best product is to use.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Regards, L.
Our LADYBUG LIGHT TRAP would be ideally suited for an RV. You could plug it in and turn it on every fall and spring whether you were using the RV or not. The trap would effectively collect any ladybugs which might appear and quickly round them up and stop them from nesting. This would effectively decrease the amount of spraying needed inside the Recreational Vehicle. But if you wanted to control the problem it would be best to stop them from entering in the first place.
To do this you should treat the outside of the RV with CYPERMETHRIN. It's highly irritating to the ladybugs and they'll avoid surfaces where it's been applied. Simply spray down the outside top and sides every fall and spring and you should be able to keep them out. As explained in our LADYBUG CONTROL ARTICLE, this invasive pest will return year after year to the same structure seeking winter harborage. If they're a problem inside, be sure to use some PT-PHANTOM throughout. It's just about odorless and goes on dry making it ideally suited for inside applications without making a mess.
Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/ladybugtraps.html
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/cypermethrin.html
http://www.asianladybug.com/asian-lady-bug-control
http://www.bugspray.com/item/phantom_aerosol.html
jonathan
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We have a massive infestation I have not seen reference to. Our home is a 1990 doublewide on
a 4' concrete foundation. Our roof is like a regular house. We got a new steel roof. The ladybugs have been around before this. In the Summer they swarm
all over at the front door on our porch. I have tilt windows & the lady bugs are all in the windows. I even caulked around the inside edge ( outer walls ).
They are biting & so nasty. I have the theory that they are in our attic & have been for years. We cannot get to the attic. The only access would be a small vent on each end of the house. I would greatly appreciate your help & info.
Asian ladybugs will readily infest any home that's left unprotected and it sounds like you haven't been doing any treating just yet, correct? If so, I suggest you first read our ASIANLADYBUG CONTROL ARTICLE which explains all you need to know on how to treat and get rid of this pest. There you'll learn spraying the outside of the building is needed and what you should do immediately as they are leaving your home. Getting them now can really help so don't delay. Get some CYPERMETHRIN and spray the entire perimeter of the home making sure you get all sides from top to bottom. Next, use the PT PHANTOM if you're finding any inside. It's odorless and dries without making a wet mess.
At some point over the summer as fall approaches it would be wise to treat the attic as this is almost always a hot spot. Based on your message, it sounds like this is the case in your home too. The screen access points are probably where you can administer the treatment and should be all you need to get a good application of the DELTAMETHRIN DUST applied using the DUSTIN MIZER or maybe even one of our electric rental models. But there is no need to rush and dust this area now as the ladybugs are surely leaving for the spring and summer and your effort won't have nearly as much of an impact like the outside spraying will at this time. However, the dusting will be needed by next fall for sure.
Here are direct links to all the items mentioned above:
http://www.asianladybug.com/asian-lady-bug-control
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/cypermethrin.html
http://www.bugspray.com/item/phantom_aerosol.html
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/deltamethrindust.html
http://www.gotosprayer.com/dusters/2-handed-dusters/dustin-mizer
jonathan
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OK, so we have done the Vacuum deal basically twice a year for 23 years.
New windows, Painted and caulked the siding but I guess there is a proper time of year to actually spray the outside of the house to either stop them or not attract them?
Do I hire a home pest control for that? It is a 2 story 140 year old Victorian with a tall attic.
THX
There really isn't a specific time to spray but more a time frame. In general this will be just prior to them emerging in the spring and then again in the fall, just before it gets cold and they start to show up on the outside of your home. Remember, any of the treatments mentioned in our ASIAN LADYBUG CONTROL ARTICLE will last 1 month or more. This means if you have a good treatment in place you'll have a barrier that will effectively keep them out for several weeks. Ideally you should take note of the time and temps you started seeing them this year and be sure to apply something next year beforehand. So for example, if you were to treat March 23rd and they started to emerge anytime from then through to April 20-30th, the treatment would affect them and could very well knock them out. But if you don't see any by the 30th of April, I'd do another application to make sure your home would be protected just in case they were late to emerge which can happen from season to season.
In the fall, it's best to get your application done September, around the beginning of the month, just before they start trying to come inside to hibernate. I also recommend treating again the first week of October. This insures you'll have a fresh application of active in place that will keep them away till winter sets in.
The two sprays that work well are listed in our article. If you want the stronger option, go with the CYPERMETHRIN. It will kill them if they choose to crawl through it and does a good job of repelling them as well so they tend to stay away where it's applied. The NBS INSECT REPELLENT isn't a pesticide so it won't kill anything. However, it's plant oil actives will chase away ladybugs, wasps and other invasive pests for sure. For some reason this mixture is an excellent repellent and could have been added to your paint recently used when you had your windows replaced. I'm sure it would have worked.
As for the whether or not to hire a service company; this is your call. We sell to professionals, homeowners, commercial businesses and basically anyone that has a pest related problem. Our business model is simple; follow our directions with the products we recommend and you too can do your own pest control. The bottom line is if you're a "do it yourselfer", we're for you. But if you're one to hire out for work to be done around the home, get the service company because in the end, it is work.
Here are direct links to the above mentioned information and products:
http://www.asianladybug.com/asian-lady-bug-control
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/cypermethrin.html
http://www.non-toxic-pest-control.com/repellents/nbs-repellent-insect-spray
jonathan
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Hi,
We have a severe problem with Japanese Beetle infestation in our old farm house. whats your best answer?
Is the trap thing a good thing? Should I spray the lawn? The old house has many cracks that they can
get through I am sure.
Are you sure you mean Japanese Beetles and not Asian Beetles? This time of year the ASIAN LADY BEETLES are the ones most people have problems with. JAPANESE BEETLES aren't active till the summer so I doubt you have them.
If it's the Asian Ladybugs, you'll need to treat with the products listed in our article. The LADYBUG LIGHT TRAP will help but it won't stop them from entering like the outside liquid treatment with CYPERMETHRIN will.
Here are links to all the information and products mentioned above. Call us toll free at 1-800-877-7290 if you have further questions as we're open on the weekend too.
http://www.asianladybug.com/asian-lady-bug-control
http://www.bugspray.com/articles98/japanesebeetle.html
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2086.html
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page187.html
jonathan
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I recently moved here to the states from the UK and have found out you too have the ladybirds! They are all over my kitchen and I can't figure out where they're coming from. My kitchen has a big window they seem to like along with the ceiling light. Can you tell me what I can safely use here?
Ladybirds in the UK are what we call ladybugs here in the States. Asian ladybugs to be exact and like in the UK, they were imported with good intentions. But as it turns out, they sure can create a lot of problems once they decide to move inside and make a mess!
Treating ladybug infestations is usually a multi step process as explained in our LADYBUG CONTROL ARTICLE . Though it will be easy to kill the ones in the kitchen with our PHANTOM AEROSOL, more will keep coming around if you don't get to their main nest site. I suggest you at least get the outside of the home treated as they are leaving for the spring and this is a good time to get them when they leave. I also suggest installing some LADYBUG TRAPS inside the kitchen to help collect any your treatment misses. As explained in our article, they like the light which is why they're hanging around your window and ceiling.
Here are direct links to the information and products mentioned above:
http://www.asianladybug.com/asian-lady-bug-control
http://www.bugspray.com/item/phantom_aerosol.html
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/ladybug_light_trap.html
jonathan
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How do I get these beatles out of my house??
I think you mean Asian Ladybugs. Some people call them Ladybugs, Asian Ladybugs and even Asian Lady Beetles. If you mean the small, orange beetles which are just slightly larger than our native ladybugs, then we're talking about the same invasive pest.
I suggest you read our online article about ASIAN LADYBUG CONTROL which will provide several solutions depending on the kind of problem you have. Most people will need to spray inside their home right now and outside as the beetles emerge for spring. Getting them in both locations is important; if you get them good now there won't be as many coming back next fall.
jonathan
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Hi,
I have a few questions before I order.
1. What dates would I do the outdoor spraying with Cypermethrin (central Indiana)?
2. Which indoor spray should I use since I want to not only spray crevices, but into wall areas behind cabinets, and also ceiling areas above drop ceiling (I am guessing Air Devil)? Also, how often to repeat this?
3. Is enough to dust the crawl space yearly, and does timing matter?
Thanks
We get this question quite a bit. The best time to spray is when they get active. But just when do they get active? There isn't one magical time and throughout the country it does vary. Generally it will depend on the local temperature but other factors are important too. The best advice we can give is to make sure you have some applied just prior to them emerging. It's also good to retreat in 3-4 weeks following the first application. So for example, here in GA they've been active for the past 2-3 weeks. We usually recommend spraying the last week of February, around the 20th, to insure you've got something out ready for when they get active. We also recommend treating again in the middle of March. This will carry you through till April 15th and usually by then they're gone.
For Indiana, I'd say you need to spray some CYPERMETHRIN by March 23rd and then again April 15th and lastly (if needed), again in the middle of May. You are usually about 3-4 weeks behind us so this should cover you. And remember the treatment is good for several weeks after it's applied so as long as you've sprayed you should be Okay even if it's 2 weeks after the treatment. This is always better compared to waiting and missing the initial releases which many times go unnoticed. Remember, for every 1 you see inside there are 5-10 that escape outside.
Now for inside the home; drop ceilings should be treated with the Phantom. These "higher up" locations will filter dust down into living spaces which isn't a good so hold off using any there. But aerosol applied to these spaces should hold up well and the PHANTOM is odorless so it's ideal for such a locations. I'd also use it in cracks/crevices throughout the living spaces, around light fixtures and other places mentioned in our LADY BEETLE CONTROL ARTICLE. Again, it's odorless design is a real plus when needing to spray in living spaces.
Lastly, the DELTAMETHRIN DUST will provide residual 6-12 months and really only needs to be done annually if done correctly. Timing doesn't matter since it lasts so long and only a little is needed to impact these beetles.
Here are direct links to these items:
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page187.html
http://www.bugspray.com/item/phantom_aerosol.html
http://www.bugspray.com/articles98/ladybugs.html
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page293.html
jonathan
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Is the Asian Ladybug the same thing as the Asian Lady Beetle?
As far as we can tell yes. It seems that from time to time we have people calling us asking about ladybugs, Asian Beetles, Asian Ladybugs, Asian ladybeetles, orange beetles, spotted beetles and just plain old ladybeetles. In all these cases they're complaining about a pungent smelling, round little orange beetle which is invading their home. They all say this offensive beetle is active all winter but particularly active in the spring and fall. Once inside, they tend to accumulate close to lights and windows when active. We even get reports these beetles bite!
When asked what can be done to control local infestations, we recommend the products and treatments listed in our ASIAN LADYBEETLE CONTROL ARTICLE. Over the years we've learned these treatments will control most any invading beetle so whether or not these are all the same species we're not 100% sure. But we do know our customers are asking for relief and that when they follow our directions they're able to reduce if not eliminate the problem.
jonathan www.bugspray.comFiled under lady beetle by
I have a problem with Japanese beetles in my house. They have been active all winter but have recently increased in quantity. I live in central Illinois and the weather is starting to warm up. I think my home is infested but I have no clue how to find out and what to do about it. If you could give me some tips, I would appreciate it.
I think you mean asian beetles or asian ladybugs. Japanese beetles are generally what people see in their garden eating their plants. They come out in the middle of summer and aren't active this time of year. You can read more about them in our JAPANESE BEETLE CONTROL article but I don't think this is the pest you actually see.
Asian ladybugs (aka: asian beetles) can and do get inside. They look a lot like our native ladybugs but are a bit larger, with different spots and because they overwinter (hibernate) they commonly find their way into the living areas of many homes.
Look at the article we have posted online on how to control this pest. Our LADYBUG CONTROL ARTICLE does a good job of detailing all you need to know as well as showing some video clips so you can make sure this is the pest you have. Products discussed in the article can be linked to directly from the article where you'll find more information. If you have further questions or concerns, give us a call.
Here the links to the articles mentioned above:
http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page341.html
http://www.asianladybug.com/asian-lady-bug-control
jonathan www.bugspray.com 1-800-877-7290Filed under asian beetles by
It appears to me that your article on Asian ladybugs left out a crucial point: The damned things stink! If you touch them, and especially if you smash them, they emit a noxious odor of stale burnt peanuts.
You are correct! Asian ladybugs are both messy and stinky! Most people will notice their droppings where they congregate. This will be on window sills, around light fixtures and basically anywhere they find a crack or crevice in which to hide. As explained in our LADYBUG CONTROL ARTICLE, they're quite messy once they get into the living space and we've had many customers complain about the dust left behind where they've been active.
What most people fail to realize is that also stink! This is probably true because most people won't go as far as to squash them but if you do, there is most definitely a distinct and noticeable odor. I'm not sure I'd describe it as burnt peanuts because to me, that's a much more tolerable odor and not nearly as nasty. I actually relate the smell as being more "salamander" or "newt" like. I don't think it's similar to any other insect Ive ever handled so it's most definitely unique. And over the years we've had many people complain about this smell when capturing them in the home to carry them outside. My only suggestion here is to be sure and wash your hands afterward to get the odor off or else anything you touch will retain this smell for sure!
Here is a direct link to our article if you need any more information on this invasive pest:
http://www.asianladybug.com/asian-lady-bug-control
jonathan
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