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

www.bugspray.com

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

www.bugspray.com

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

www.bugspray.com

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.

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

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

www.bugspray.com