We understand that there aren’t any one-size-fits-all solutions for pests. We customize our plans to the specific requirements of each home or business and ensure that your needs and expectations are met with care and professionalism.

What are Ladybugs?

There are about 5,000 different types of ladybugs worldwide. Also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles, these tiny beetles come in various colors and patterns. However, the most familiar in North America is the seven-spotted ladybug with its shiny, red, and black body. Most of them have oval, dome-shaped bodies with short little legs. Ladybugs are not dangerous to humans. Most people like them because they are pretty, and farmers love them because they eat aphids and other plant-eating pests.

Not all of them are red and black. Depending on the species, they can have stripes, spots, or no markings at all. The seven-spotted ladybugs are red or orange with three dots on each side and one in the middle.

They are colorful for a good reason. Their bright color tells predators that they don’t taste good. When threatened, they emit an oily, foul-tasting fluid. Ladybugs lay their eggs on the underside of a leaf, usually where there are a lot of aphids.

Understanding Ladybug Infestations

There’s no need to worry if you see one or two ladybugs in your home. However, when ladybugs invade, they may enter your house by the hundreds, even thousands. There have been reports of as many as 15,000 ladybugs invading a single home!

The most common areas ladybugs congregate within a property include:

Ladybugs invade to seek shelter from the cold, so you’ll likely encounter them in your home in late fall or early winter once the temperature drops. They’re looking for a warm place to hibernate until early spring. When they find a place they like, they release pheromones to return them to the same site. This is why you may encounter them year after year.

How to Get Rid of Ladybugs

Several proactive measures can help deter them from entering your home. Caulking around your windows and doors to seal any cracks can help. Make sure that all screens and vent covers are secured tightly. Use cleaning products with citrus oil, as this repels them. Bay leaves, and cloves also repel them. However, these things may help somewhat but may not keep them out entirely.

If you have a ladybug infestation, especially one that keeps recurring, call Titan Pest & Wildlife. We will not only remove the ladybugs from your home, but we will keep them from returning.

Integrated Pest Management

Pest control is essential if you want to protect your home from the damaging effects of pests. Utilizing an integrated pest management program ensures that we eliminate your current pests problem and prevent future outbreaks. These methods include:

• Planning – We thoroughly inspect your home or facility, considering any factors contributing to current or future pest issues. Then, we will create a customized treatment program specifically designed for your situation.
• Initial pest control service – Our initial visit will focus on targeting and eliminating any current pest problems you have. We will ensure that any future issues are a matter of pest prevention.
• Regularly scheduled service – At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we provide preventative maintenance programs to ensure your home is and remains completely pest-free.

Lady Bug Pest Control

At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we offer a variety of interior and exterior pest control solutions. We understand that there aren’t any one-size-fits-all solutions for pests. We customize our plans to the specific requirements of each home or business and ensure that your needs and expectations are met with care and professionalism.