Asian beetles, or Asian lady beetles, are an invasive type of ladybug. While they help control crop-damaging pests like aphids, they compete with native ladybugs for food and are partially responsible for the decline of some native insects. Not only are they a problem for native beetles, but they can also be a problem for homeowners: When Asian lady beetles sneak indoors for shelter, they stain surfaces and emit a bad odor.
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When threatened, Asian beetles release a yellow fluid from their leg joints to deter predators. This defensive behavior is known as reflex bleeding.
Invasive Asian beetles were originally introduced to the US by the Department of Agriculture to help control mealybugs, spider mites, and aphids. They’re now found in agricultural and wooded areas in most states. These beetles reproduce quickly, with females laying clusters of 20-30 yellow eggs on the underside of leaves. Once hatched, Asian beetle larvae are black with orange markings on their back.
Apart from competing with native insects for food, Asian beetles are primarily beneficial outdoors, feeding on harmful pests. However, they become a nuisance in the fall when they infest homes in large numbers. They’re especially attracted to light-colored buildings and sunny walls.
Asian beetles are oval-shaped and range in color from orange to red and even black. They can have many or no black spots on their shell. Black Asian beetles can have red or white spots, if any. The black and multicolored Asian beetles’ distinguishing feature is the black "M" or "W"-shaped marking on the white area behind their head. A ladybug, compared to an Asian beetle, is slightly smaller and more vibrantly red.
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Taking these proactive steps in late summer or early fall can help prevent Asian beetles from entering your home and becoming a seasonal headache.
Preventative measures are always the best way to secure your space against overwintering pests. However, sometimes they find their way inside before you’ve dealt with the problem outside.
A combination of physical removal and targeted treatments works best to get rid of Asian lady beetles. For visible Asian lady beetles in the house, vacuum them up. (Dispose of the vacuum bag to prevent a lingering odor.) To get hidden beetles, install light traps. Asian beetles are drawn to light. Place a sticky light Asian beetle trap in dark, undisturbed areas like an attic or basement. Make a DIY Asian beetle trap by placing a sticky fly trap near a light source in an undisturbed area.
For large or recurring infestations, the pest control professionals at Mosquito Squad® can apply effective treatments and identify vulnerabilities around your home. A barrier treatment spray will help kill bugs on contact and continue to deter them for up to 21 days. Our professionals strategically target areas around your yard and home where Asian beetles thrive or may try to get inside.
Professional services for Asian beetles are a great way to manage existing pests and help prevent future outbreaks!
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An Asian lady beetle bite usually appears as a small, red bump, like a mosquito or spider bite. Asian beetle bite symptoms typically include swelling and some itching. While Asian beetle bites are generally harmless, some people may experience an allergic reaction, resulting in more noticeable swelling and redness. These beetles don’t seek out humans to bite, but they may bite if they feel threatened.
Asian lady beetles are a type of lady beetle. This family of small beetles is known as Coccinellidae. While the ladybugs native to North America and Asian beetles are both lady beetles, there’s a difference between ladybugs and Asian beetles.
Asian beetles are problematic when they enter homes in large numbers and compete with native beetles for food. While both are oval-shaped and often red or orange with black spots, Asian beetles can vary more in color and have a distinctive black “M” shape on the white area behind their heads. Unlike native ladybugs, Asian beetles may bite and release a foul-smelling fluid in self-defense.
Asian lady beetle predators include some birds, such as swallows and swifts. However, many birds avoid them due to their bad-tasting chemical defense. Spiders, assassin bugs, and predatory stink bugs also prey on Asian lady beetles, and parasitic wasps feed on Asian lady beetle larvae.
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