Get rid of ladybugs

Video: How to Get Rid of Ladybugs (4 Easy Steps)

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Method 1 of 3: Control ladybugs indoors
Method 2 of 3: Prevent ladybugs from entering your home
Method 3 of 3: Fighting ladybugs in your garden
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Fight ladybugs indoors
Prevent ladybugs from entering your home
Control ladybugs in your garden

Ladybugs are a great way to control aphids in your garden. However, these insects quickly become less fun and even annoying when there are so many that there is a pest. Control ladybugs indoors with a vacuum cleaner, a vinegar trap, or an insecticide intended for indoor use. You can prevent ladybugs from entering your home by using citronella candles and citrus scents, and sealing gaps and cracks with draft tape and sealant. Control ladybugs in your garden by sprinkling diatomaceous earth and planting chrysanthemums.

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Method 1 of 3: Control ladybugs indoors

Vacuum up the ladybugs with a vacuum cleaner if there are only a few. If it concerns just a few ladybugs, you can vacuum them up with your vacuum cleaner. Simply vacuum up any ladybugs you see and dispose of the vacuum cleaner contents in a plastic bag that you have sealed tightly. Dispose of the bag in the trash can to prevent the ladybugs from re-entering your home.
Spray vinegar on the areas where you see ladybugs to remove the pheromone trail. Pour white vinegar into an empty spray bottle. Walk it around your house and spray a generous amount of vinegar on all surfaces where you see ladybugs. The white vinegar kills the ladybugs when they come into contact with it and also removes the pheromones they release.
- Ladybugs release pheromones to attract other ladybugs. By removing the pheromone trail, less ladybugs will enter your home.
Prepare a bowl of water and dish soap to catch ladybugs. Fill a small bowl with water and a drop of dish soap. Place the bowl in a bright place, for example next to a window or a bright lamp. The ladybugs are attracted to the light and then land in the water.
- The detergent lowers the surface tension of the water, which means that the ladybugs fall into the water and cannot escape.
Set up a light to control ladybugs in dark places. If you find yourself having a ladybug infestation in a dark place like a closet or the attic, the best method to use is lighting.Buy a light trap for insects from a garden center and simply place it where you want to control the ladybugs. When you've caught a lot of ladybugs, take the trap outside and release them.
- Ladybugs are attracted to light. They will try to fly into the lamp and instead fall into the bin. They can't get out of the trap until you release them.
- A light trap is an excellent idea if you want to control ladybugs in your home without killing them.
Use an insecticide in a spray can to quickly kill large amounts of ladybugs in your home. Purchase an indoor insecticide spray from a hardware store or garden center. Read the directions on the packaging carefully before using the product. Point the nozzle at the ladybugs and press the spray button. The ladybugs die when they come into contact with the product.
- Before buying, check that the product is intended for ladybugs and for indoor use.
- Always follow all safety warnings on the packaging, such as wearing gloves and avoiding inhaling the fumes.
- Vacuum up the dead ladybugs with a vacuum cleaner.
- Regularly spray an insecticide on places where you see a lot of ladybugs, such as window and door frames, cavities and the attic.
Call in a pest controller if you are unable to control the pest yourself. A stubborn ladybug infestation is rare, but it is best to contact a pest controller to save time and prevent the infestation from getting worse. If you are unable to kill all the ladybugs yourself, or if you keep getting ladybugs despite precautions, contact a local pest repeller to deal with the infestation professionally.

Method 2 of 3: Prevent ladybugs from entering your home

Use citronella candles and citrus oil to repel the ladybugs with the help of fragrance. Ladybugs don't like the scent of citronella and citrus fruits. Place citronella or citrus-scented candles in your home's doorways if you want to leave the doors open. You can also put a drop of citrus oil in a spray bottle of water and spray your doorways with it daily.
- Lemon, lime, orange, and tangerine are good scents to use.
Place bags of cloves or bay leaves near doors and windows. Concentrate on doors and windows that open onto the garden or areas with lots of plants, because the ladybugs are most likely to enter your home there. Grab a small plastic bag and fill it with cloves, bay leaves, or a combination thereof. Place the bag on the ground to repel ladybugs that get too close to it.
- Ladybugs don't like the scent of cloves and bay leaves.
Apply draft tape to your door and window frames to seal openings and cracks. Ladybugs usually enter your home in the winter and then hibernate until spring. Buy a roll of self-adhesive draft tape and cut strips the same length and width as your door and window frames. Pull off the protective layer on the back and stick the adhesive side on your window frames.
- Draft tape also works well to keep out moisture and cold air.
- If you've already used draft tape and you still see ladybugs in your house, you may need to replace the draft tape as it can wear out over time.
Install insect screens on your windows to keep insects out of your home. Measure your windows and buy ready-made insect screens at a hardware store near you. Place the screens on the inside of your windows and slide them into place, sliding them from top to bottom. Make sure to close the clips so that the screens remain in place.
- You can also have screens made to measure and installed by a professional.
Seal small openings in your exterior walls to prevent ladybugs from entering your home. Sometimes ladybugs can crawl through tiny openings that are difficult to find. Look for small cracks and holes near drains, the foundation, window frames, and exterior walls. Put a tube of sealant in a caulking gun and spray sealant in all openings. Seal all openings tightly to prevent ladybugs and other insects from entering your home.

Method 3 of 3: Fighting ladybugs in your garden

Sprinkle diatomaceous earth in your garden. Using diatomaceous earth is a great way to kill ladybugs before they can get into your garden. Wear safety glasses and a face mask and sprinkle a generous amount of diatomaceous earth around all plant beds. You can also sprinkle diatomaceous earth around your home to prevent ladybugs from entering your home.
- Diatomaceous earth is safe for pets and children. However, it does kill good insects like honey bees.
- The goggles and face mask are designed to prevent you from inhaling the powder when it falls on the floor. You can take off the glasses and mask when the powder is on the floor.
Plant chrysanthemums in your garden to repel ladybugs. To prevent ladybugs from getting on your plants and in your house, you can also just plant some plants. Plant lots of chrysanthemums in your garden, as these plants repel ladybugs. They protect other plants and prevent ladybugs from entering your home through nearby doors and windows. Plant the chrysanthemums in the ground or in pots and water them regularly so that they thrive.
Use an outdoor insecticide if the infestation is difficult to control. If you have a large amount of ladybugs in your garden and nothing works, an outdoor insecticide is a good solution. Look for an outdoor insecticide at a garden center or hardware store and follow the directions on the package carefully when using it. Read the packaging before you start to make sure it is safe for your plants, your pets and your children.
- Insecticides for outdoor use are often sold in the form of powders and sprays.
- Always wear gloves, a face mask, and goggles when using an insecticide in your garden.
- Try to control the amount of aphids in your garden, as aphids attract ladybugs.