Killer ladybirds are invading London and are threatening the Capital's insects and plants.
The large Multivariate Asian Ladybird - a native of Japan and Siberia - has been spotted in London, and has brought with it a new threat of terror to the Capital's
ladybird population.
It is not known how the foreign ladybirds entered the country, but the illegal immigrants are thought to have arrived via intercontinental rail, or on imported fruit and flowers.
Many of the foreign colonies have been spotted in south west London - including the Chelsea, Lambeth, Northern Wandsworth and Southwark boroughs, with experts believing the Harmonia axyridis - to give the species it's Latin name - will spread further east along the Thames as it breeds.
London residents have been asked to keep guard and look out for the large aphid - roughly 6-8mm long. The ladybird can be identified by its white patches down the side of the fore-body, usually coloured red or orange with up to 19 black spots. It may sometimes be coloured black with two to eight red patches.
The public has been asked to send specimens or photographs of unusual specimens for identification to Michael Majerus - address given below.
The exotic ladybirds are a known menace to North American residents, entering houses during the autumn and reproducing in massive numbers. Native ladybirds and insects are edged out, either starved by competition or eaten by the in-comer.
In the longer term there is a chance that the ladybird will prosper in London. However entomologist Paul Mabbott, Co-ordinator for Surveys of Ladybirds in London and Essex, hopes European predators and diseases will keep the growing Asian ladybird population down. It may, however, be necessary to import parasitoids or bacterial treatments to deal with the situation.
Ladybirds travel well by post if securely packed in a small, strong container such as a photographic film tube.
2:55pm Tuesday 22nd February 2005
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CommentPosted by: Janet Cornwall on 1:06pm Tue 14 Nov 06
We seem to have in the office a large gathering of killer ladybirds. Would you like them sent to you or how would you suggest they are best dealt with.
We seem to have in the office a large gathering of killer ladybirds. Would you like them sent to you or how would you suggest they are best dealt with.
Posted by: Angelique Langley, West Dulwich, South East London on 1:52pm Sat 13 Oct 07
Have great numbers of these killer ladybirds, just this morning alone I have hoovered up in excess of 300 from just two rooms in my house. How can I keep them out???
Have great numbers of these killer ladybirds, just this morning alone I have hoovered up in excess of 300 from just two rooms in my house. How can I keep them out???
Posted by: Stephen Cook, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex on 11:23am Sun 14 Oct 07
We have hundreds of both types in and around our house and we are 25 miles outside of London in Esex.
We have hundreds of both types in and around our house and we are 25 miles outside of London in Esex.
Posted by: Bea Hawkins, Tonwell, Ware, Herts on 1:01pm Sun 14 Oct 07
My husband found one of these yesterday on the outside of our house, but then found one inside this morning.
My husband found one of these yesterday on the outside of our house, but then found one inside this morning.
Posted by: Ed Smith, Charlton, London on 7:01pm Sun 14 Oct 07
There are hundreds of these ladybirds around my house - I have killed 30 already. They are far faster and aggressive than our native ladybirds - which stand no chance. Is any organisation working on saving our native species - because they won't last long against this onslaught?!?
There are hundreds of these ladybirds around my house - I have killed 30 already. They are far faster and aggressive than our native ladybirds - which stand no chance. Is any organisation working on saving our native species - because they won't last long against this onslaught?!?
Posted by: lily on 9:32am Mon 15 Oct 07
We had hundreds yesterday coming in the windows, and i am scared of all crawly things how can i stop them coming in to our flat?
We had hundreds yesterday coming in the windows, and i am scared of all crawly things how can i stop them coming in to our flat?
Posted by: Beryl Ladd, Exmouth on 3:41pm Wed 17 Oct 07
There are hundreds of these ladybirds in Phear Park Exmouth.Devon
In all different colours
There are hundreds of these ladybirds in Phear Park Exmouth.Devon
In all different colours
Posted by: Lora, Clapham on 7:36pm Wed 17 Oct 07
Again, wondering how i can stop these things getting in lol! i have just moved into this flat and the last few days have literally spent most of my time removing ladybirds from the place! i have no idea how theyre getting in but am very keen on keeping them out! Today alone i had over 10 appear in the space of a few hours! Quite happy to collect them up and post them somewhere lol! is this something you would be interested in me doing? Lora
Again, wondering how i can stop these things getting in lol! i have just moved into this flat and the last few days have literally spent most of my time removing ladybirds from the place! i have no idea how theyre getting in but am very keen on keeping them out! Today alone i had over 10 appear in the space of a few hours! Quite happy to collect them up and post them somewhere lol! is this something you would be interested in me doing? Lora
Posted by: Triona, Brighton on 11:13pm Wed 24 Oct 07
Hi i have just caught one of the black ladybirds with two red patches in my bedroom i thought it was a beetle for ages until i looked closely! Anyway this is in Brighton so they are getting about the place!
Hi i have just caught one of the black ladybirds with two red patches in my bedroom i thought it was a beetle for ages until i looked closely! Anyway this is in Brighton so they are getting about the place!
Posted by: Rachel, Cottingham on 9:17pm Sun 28 Oct 07
I don't think they're just in London. I live just outside Hull and for several days I've had 2 ladybirds in my bedroom. One has around 18 spots, the other possibly 16ish. I want them out!
I don't think they're just in London. I live just outside Hull and for several days I've had 2 ladybirds in my bedroom. One has around 18 spots, the other possibly 16ish. I want them out!
Posted by: Nikx, leeds on 4:35pm Tue 30 Oct 07
Seen about 10 of these Ladybirds and we are in Leeds , Yorkshire .[italic][bold]italic[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic] [/italic]
Seen about 10 of these Ladybirds and we are in Leeds , Yorkshire .
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Posted by: caz green, sudbury suffolk on 11:39pm Tue 30 Oct 07
i have found a cluster of them in the corner of my bedroom,also keeping finding the odd one about my house.. would you like me to send them in? or shall i just hoover them up?
i have found a cluster of them in the corner of my bedroom,also keeping finding the odd one about my house.. would you like me to send them in? or shall i just hoover them up?
Posted by: Sarah, N.London on 10:21am Wed 31 Oct 07
i first spotted one of each of those harlequin bugs last summer in my kitchen but i've never seen lots of them together. That night they were on the news which explained to me what they were. I spotted one in my bed this morining and i woke up with bites on my feet. Is anyone doing anything to get rid of these horrible ladybirds??? I love animals, but these are killing our native ladybirds - and bitten me =[
i first spotted one of each of those harlequin bugs last summer in my kitchen but i've never seen lots of them together. That night they were on the news which explained to me what they were. I spotted one in my bed this morining and i woke up with bites on my feet. Is anyone doing anything to get rid of these horrible ladybirds??? I love animals, but these are killing our native ladybirds - and bitten me =[
Posted by: paul ray, birmingham on 6:29pm Mon 5 Nov 07
hi there,i have a live black ladybird with white patches either side of it's head with 2 red dots on it's back with a dot in the middle of of the red ones,it looks very similar to the picture of the one shown,i have found 3 other normal looking red with numerous black spots all 4 have been found last night and today the 6th november,i hope that i'm not wasting your time regards paul 07752293976
hi there,i have a live black ladybird with white patches either side of it's head with 2 red dots on it's back with a dot in the middle of of the red ones,it looks very similar to the picture of the one shown,i have found 3 other normal looking red with numerous black spots all 4 have been found last night and today the 6th november,i hope that i'm not wasting your time regards paul 07752293976
Posted by: natalie, royston, herts on 6:01pm Wed 7 Nov 07
i have had numerous ladybirds in my house this year and they are starting to annoy me and my 4 month son. he usually plays on the floor but cant now due to the invaders. do they bite and how can i get rid of them?
i have had numerous ladybirds in my house this year and they are starting to annoy me and my 4 month son. he usually plays on the floor but cant now due to the invaders. do they bite and how can i get rid of them?
Posted by: Maria Fuller, Loughton, Essex on 9:24am Thu 8 Nov 07
Me and my two friends found a ladybird in out ICT class, one of my freacked out and said it could be a killer ladybird, me and my other friend laughed our heads of but know i believe her after reading this!!
Me and my two friends found a ladybird in out ICT class, one of my freacked out and said it could be a killer ladybird, me and my other friend laughed our heads of but know i believe her after reading this!!
Posted by: rachel petchey, loughton essex on 9:27am Thu 8 Nov 07
I Was in Ict Yesterday when a lady bird landed on my pc n i started screaming because i knew it was a killer lady bird soo i killed it but i came back into day n there were to of them were are they coming from and y are there so many
I Was in Ict Yesterday when a lady bird landed on my pc n i started screaming because i knew it was a killer lady bird soo i killed it but i came back into day n there were to of them were are they coming from and y are there so many
Posted by: Chalie Wilson, essex on 9:30am Thu 8 Nov 07
The other day there were two ladybirds in out class i screamed and ran out, but then there where two more. Why do they always go for me and know one else do i smell nice
The other day there were two ladybirds in out class i screamed and ran out, but then there where two more. Why do they always go for me and know one else do i smell nice
Posted by: rachel, loghton on 9:32am Thu 8 Nov 07
i went to bed last night and there where to ladt birds in my bed room i didnt do anything beacuse they dont hurt you but i woke up in the night in pain n looked up n my arm was missing and i was the two lady birds flying away with it out my bedroom window i didnt know what to do no one would belive me help i only have one arm !!!
i went to bed last night and there where to ladt birds in my bed room i didnt do anything beacuse they dont hurt you but i woke up in the night in pain n looked up n my arm was missing and i was the two lady birds flying away with it out my bedroom window i didnt know what to do no one would belive me help i only have one arm !!!
Posted by: rachel, loghton on 9:33am Thu 8 Nov 07
i went to bed last night and there where to ladt birds in my bed room i didnt do anything beacuse they dont hurt you but i woke up in the night in pain n looked up n my arm was missing and i was the two lady birds flying away with it out my bedroom window i didnt know what to do no one would belive me help i only have one arm !!!
i went to bed last night and there where to ladt birds in my bed room i didnt do anything beacuse they dont hurt you but i woke up in the night in pain n looked up n my arm was missing and i was the two lady birds flying away with it out my bedroom window i didnt know what to do no one would belive me help i only have one arm !!!
Posted by: Rojda, London on 10:37pm Fri 9 Nov 07
last month we had over 100 of these lady birds comming into our house mainly from the balcony. They looked like both of the ones in the picture but mainly in black It is starting to irritate now and the more they come the more we hoover it up:D I used to love ladybirds but now i hate them. Some how i had a lady bird in my trousers yestoday in class and started jumping up and down:D i felt so stupid but i cant help it i am just soo scared of ladybirds now even if they aren't the killer ones. I really want to know if they are harmful to us and how can we get rid of it?
last month we had over 100 of these lady birds comming into our house mainly from the balcony. They looked like both of the ones in the picture but mainly in black It is starting to irritate now and the more they come the more we hoover it up:D I used to love ladybirds but now i hate them. Some how i had a lady bird in my trousers yestoday in class and started jumping up and down:D i felt so stupid but i cant help it i am just soo scared of ladybirds now even if they aren't the killer ones. I really want to know if they are harmful to us and how can we get rid of it?
Posted by: Sam, Romford on 1:30pm Mon 12 Nov 07
We have found a few in our house over the last week and I live in Romford Essex
We have found a few in our house over the last week and I live in Romford Essex
Posted by: Geoff, Glossop on 9:56am Sat 17 Nov 07
Found one of these Ladybirds this morning in Glossop Derbyshire. We have captured in, what di I do with it?
Found one of these Ladybirds this morning in Glossop Derbyshire. We have captured in, what di I do with it?
Posted by: Sam, south-west london on 12:09pm Wed 21 Nov 07
I have found 10 ladybirds inside my kitchen cupboards where the glasses and plates ae kept. Im really disturbed as i have to keep washing everything and emptying the cupboards out to disinfct them. he ladybirds are a chocoloatey brown colour. we dont have a garden as we live in a first floor apartment, i dont know how they got in! im absolutey sick of them, what can i do to get rid of them and are they poisonous?
I have found 10 ladybirds inside my kitchen cupboards where the glasses and plates ae kept. Im really disturbed as i have to keep washing everything and emptying the cupboards out to disinfct them. he ladybirds are a chocoloatey brown colour. we dont have a garden as we live in a first floor apartment, i dont know how they got in! im absolutey sick of them, what can i do to get rid of them and are they poisonous?
Posted by: will, chorleywood on 9:05am Fri 23 Nov 07
had quite a number in my bathroom (5-10), how do i get rid of them and where can i lfind for the nest?
had quite a number in my bathroom (5-10), how do i get rid of them and where can i lfind for the nest?
Posted by: Ian laidlaw, Leeds, West Yorkshire on 6:34pm Mon 26 Nov 07
I found one of these ladybirds in my kitchen today.Careful they bite !!!
I found one of these ladybirds in my kitchen today.Careful they bite !!!
Posted by: SARA, FOLKESTONE, KENT on 6:22pm Thu 6 Dec 07
We live on the kent coast, I noticed several ladybirds in our bedroom a few weeks ago, bigger than our native type. We put them outside, then a couple of days later more were back, same again. Now tonight in DECEMBER we have just found two more. We had our window open last night, do you think they FLY at night?
We live on the kent coast, I noticed several ladybirds in our bedroom a few weeks ago, bigger than our native type. We put them outside, then a couple of days later more were back, same again. Now tonight in DECEMBER we have just found two more. We had our window open last night, do you think they FLY at night?
Posted by: Amy, Barnes on 9:40am Wed 12 Dec 07
I have been finding at least 5 of these ladybirds in my house daily since the fall. Last night I found one of the black and red spotted ones on my son's bed. I was worried that their presence meant that we had some kind of insect infestation inside our house that they were feeding on. I hope its just that they are coming inside to escape the cold!
I have been finding at least 5 of these ladybirds in my house daily since the fall. Last night I found one of the black and red spotted ones on my son's bed. I was worried that their presence meant that we had some kind of insect infestation inside our house that they were feeding on. I hope its just that they are coming inside to escape the cold!
Posted by: vICTORIA, SW Putney on 9:22am Sat 15 Dec 07
Hi - have found about 10 in my flat - do i kill them? are they harmful?
Hi - have found about 10 in my flat - do i kill them? are they harmful?
Posted by: Debbie, London N16 on 11:02am Mon 17 Dec 07
I have about 40 harlequins nestled around the top of my window frames. Occasionally they creep out. My partner is suffering from a swollen arm where we think one of them bit him. I can send them to you if you like. Please let me ASAP if you want them because their days are numbered now!
I have about 40 harlequins nestled around the top of my window frames. Occasionally they creep out. My partner is suffering from a swollen arm where we think one of them bit him. I can send them to you if you like. Please let me ASAP if you want them because their days are numbered now!
Posted by: jon atter, grantham,lincs on 9:55pm Wed 2 Jan 08
killed a black ladybug with two red spots earlier in my house
killed a black ladybug with two red spots earlier in my house
Posted by: chris, Bolton on 6:56pm Tue 8 Jan 08
i have caught one of these ladybirds i think it has all the features as the picture except the 2 white dots. it this the same bug i have that all of you have experienced ?? please someone reply
i have caught one of these ladybirds i think it has all the features as the picture except the 2 white dots. it this the same bug i have that all of you have experienced ?? please someone reply
Posted by: Katie, High Wycombe on 8:24pm Tue 8 Jan 08
Hi, we have been invested with ladybirds for a few months now and its worrying us. We keep on finding the usual red and black ones and also yellow and black ones but also black ones with two red spots on. There all in our bathroom and now they are in our living room.
Arn't ladybirds meant to hibernate in the winter, but these don't seem to be.
Hi, we have been invested with ladybirds for a few months now and its worrying us. We keep on finding the usual red and black ones and also yellow and black ones but also black ones with two red spots on. There all in our bathroom and now they are in our living room.
Arn't ladybirds meant to hibernate in the winter, but these don't seem to be.
Posted by: Katie, High Wycombe on 8:31pm Tue 8 Jan 08
'Infested'
Posted by: Genie, West London on 11:27am Sat 12 Jan 08
We usually have spiders living in our bathroom & bedroom over the winter, but this year we have killer ladybirds and no spiders. My other half swears he has been bitten by them. How do you get rid of them? I have tried ordinary fly spray, but it doesn't seem to bother them.
We usually have spiders living in our bathroom & bedroom over the winter, but this year we have killer ladybirds and no spiders. My other half swears he has been bitten by them. How do you get rid of them? I have tried ordinary fly spray, but it doesn't seem to bother them.
Posted by: Louise, Cheshire on 12:13pm Thu 24 Jan 08
Find up to a dozen a day here. definitely not hibernating! they are amonst the folds of the curtains, edges of carpets and even in our beds! Occassionally. Praying for severe weather to rid us of this pest!
Find up to a dozen a day here. definitely not hibernating! they are amonst the folds of the curtains, edges of carpets and even in our beds! Occassionally. Praying for severe weather to rid us of this pest!
Posted by: elena, london on 10:47pm Sun 27 Jan 08
My mother has the problems with the ladybirds since summer 07, she has developed a bad rash in her hand a few days after they invaded her house, despite her hoovering them they still arrive in a daily basis. my mothers rush is spreading to her forearm, the doctors have tried all sorts of treatments, she has been to see a dermatologist and is now undergoing a series of test to find out what is going on, could this ladybirds have anything to do with it? my mothers hand is extremely painful, swolen and infected, has anybody experience anything like this? at first I thought my mum was exagerating, but last night I saw so many of them in her flat that i believe this could be the reason why she has developed that skin problem, is this possible? and also how can we get rid of them, we have tried everything but they still manage to get in. pleases help
My mother has the problems with the ladybirds since summer 07, she has developed a bad rash in her hand a few days after they invaded her house, despite her hoovering them they still arrive in a daily basis. my mothers rush is spreading to her forearm, the doctors have tried all sorts of treatments, she has been to see a dermatologist and is now undergoing a series of test to find out what is going on, could this ladybirds have anything to do with it? my mothers hand is extremely painful, swolen and infected, has anybody experience anything like this? at first I thought my mum was exagerating, but last night I saw so many of them in her flat that i believe this could be the reason why she has developed that skin problem, is this possible? and also how can we get rid of them, we have tried everything but they still manage to get in. pleases help
Posted by: Richard, London E17 on 3:16pm Sun 3 Feb 08
We've had them in our bathroom since last summer - definitely the ones described above. So far they've given us no trouble and so we've largely let them be - but they are increasing in numbers. We had at least twelve of them yesterday. Should we be taking a harder line with them?
We've had them in our bathroom since last summer - definitely the ones described above. So far they've given us no trouble and so we've largely let them be - but they are increasing in numbers. We had at least twelve of them yesterday. Should we be taking a harder line with them?
Posted by: Karen, Hertfordshire on 6:53pm Sun 3 Feb 08
I think I have caught a Asian Ladybird, that came through my bathroom window this evening. Is is black with two red spots and small black dot inside the red spots on each side. It also has white dots at the front.
I think I have caught a Asian Ladybird, that came through my bathroom window this evening. Is is black with two red spots and small black dot inside the red spots on each side. It also has white dots at the front.
Posted by: annette smyth, west london on 7:19pm Sun 10 Feb 08
nesting in the attic, hundreds of them - what should I do?
nesting in the attic, hundreds of them - what should I do?
Posted by: Roughneck 20, Zegema Beach on 11:30pm Sat 16 Feb 08
"I say... kill them all!"
"I say... kill them all!"
Posted by: Sabina, Hackney clapton on 11:12pm Mon 18 Feb 08
I over in 2 days have seen 2 Black ladybirds inmy bedromm with 2 red dots nd I am beggining 2 get rely scared. I flashed 1 dwn da toilet which took several flashes to flash down the toilet and I through 1 outside my house I didnt no about it I researched nd read about it now plz post back I am awfully scared.
I over in 2 days have seen 2 Black ladybirds inmy bedromm with 2 red dots nd I am beggining 2 get rely scared. I flashed 1 dwn da toilet which took several flashes to flash down the toilet and I through 1 outside my house I didnt no about it I researched nd read about it now plz post back I am awfully scared.
Posted by: neil, birmingham on 7:34am Fri 22 Feb 08
over the past month or two iam finding more and more ladybirds in my bedroom. is their a way of keeping them out
over the past month or two iam finding more and more ladybirds in my bedroom. is their a way of keeping them out
Posted by: Sarah Butler, Balham on 3:17pm Thu 28 Feb 08
We all seem to have lots (we have about 30 a day in the kitchen) but no one seems to know how to stop them or kill them? can someone just suggest something so we can all stop moaning about them!
We all seem to have lots (we have about 30 a day in the kitchen) but no one seems to know how to stop them or kill them? can someone just suggest something so we can all stop moaning about them!
Posted by: chris Shields, london on 12:02am Tue 4 Mar 08
i have had loads of the little critters in my third floor flat.... im hovering them up but its really anoying now.
My research has lead me to using tumeric by the windows... not sure whats worse ladybirds or or curried windows????
i have had loads of the little critters in my third floor flat.... im hovering them up but its really anoying now.
My research has lead me to using tumeric by the windows... not sure whats worse ladybirds or or curried windows????
Posted by: daniele camarda, clapham, sw london on 10:50pm Tue 4 Mar 08
looks like no one can help us! loads of people, same problem,no answers! Anyone know Bill Oddie's phone number??
looks like no one can help us! loads of people, same problem,no answers! Anyone know Bill Oddie's phone number??
Posted by: jean walker, maidstone on 7:39pm Tue 11 Mar 08
we have a large infestation ,we caught more than ten in test tubes,
we have a large infestation ,we caught more than ten in test tubes,
Posted by: Fleur, Southy London on 11:32am Fri 14 Mar 08
We seem to have a nest of black ladybirds which are coming in and swarming all over the window in my baby's nursery. I am concerned that they could bite my baby in the night as I've heard that they are ponsonous, how can I get rid of them?
We seem to have a nest of black ladybirds which are coming in and swarming all over the window in my baby's nursery. I am concerned that they could bite my baby in the night as I've heard that they are ponsonous, how can I get rid of them?
Posted by: Dinar Patel, Watford, Hertfordshire on 3:50pm Sat 15 Mar 08
I catch about 4-5 ladybirds, red and black and any number of spots every day in my flat. i've no idea how they get in. how can i stop them getting in?
I catch about 4-5 ladybirds, red and black and any number of spots every day in my flat. i've no idea how they get in. how can i stop them getting in?
Posted by: Kelly, Surrey on 2:06pm Mon 17 Mar 08
I'm so pleased i'm not alone - i moved to a new place on Friday, and since then have killed about 15 ladybirds, mostly in my bedroom - although window has not been opened! One on their own is nice, but loads in your bedroom - not invited, not so nice! I want rid!!! Please help.
I'm so pleased i'm not alone - i moved to a new place on Friday, and since then have killed about 15 ladybirds, mostly in my bedroom - although window has not been opened! One on their own is nice, but loads in your bedroom - not invited, not so nice! I want rid!!! Please help.
Posted by: Jan, Epsom, Surrey on 3:36pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Didn't know about these things until I felt myself being bitten / stung on the neck. Looked down and saw one of the orange ones. Found another today. Don't like killing things but I'm going to squash these, like I do the lilly bugs
Didn't know about these things until I felt myself being bitten / stung on the neck. Looked down and saw one of the orange ones. Found another today. Don't like killing things but I'm going to squash these, like I do the lilly bugs
Posted by: Becca, South East London on 10:04pm Mon 17 Mar 08
They are EVERYWHERE!! In our old flat we had about 40 of them nesting on the top of the curtain. They also have a specific smell sort of "earthy" and it's horrible. We now have them in our house and again, the same. Anyone who knows how to get rid pls post, driving me insane and I don't like creepy crawlies, ugh!
They are EVERYWHERE!! In our old flat we had about 40 of them nesting on the top of the curtain. They also have a specific smell sort of "earthy" and it's horrible. We now have them in our house and again, the same. Anyone who knows how to get rid pls post, driving me insane and I don't like creepy crawlies, ugh!
Posted by: Lox, Notts on 1:46pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I have lots an dlots of yellow spotted like ladybirds in my house, they have taken over almost every room in the house, does anyone know how I can get rid of them? Plese help they are all over I have checked if they are comin through the windows and cant see that they could, I have looked for any nests and cannot see any either Please Help!
I have lots an dlots of yellow spotted like ladybirds in my house, they have taken over almost every room in the house, does anyone know how I can get rid of them? Plese help they are all over I have checked if they are comin through the windows and cant see that they could, I have looked for any nests and cannot see any either Please Help!
Posted by: gayle, west norwood on 7:40pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I to have just moved into a new flat with recent months finding the odd baby ladybird. Their visits are now becoming more frequent with tonight being the first sighting of a gigantic adult. Searching on the net would imply they are the Asian variety. Please can somebody tell me the best way to ged rid of these pesky bugs once and for all?????
I to have just moved into a new flat with recent months finding the odd baby ladybird. Their visits are now becoming more frequent with tonight being the first sighting of a gigantic adult. Searching on the net would imply they are the Asian variety. Please can somebody tell me the best way to ged rid of these pesky bugs once and for all?????
Posted by: Tim, Croydon on 1:05pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I too have the same problem. I have to hoover up a good 20-30 a day. I've searched on the web, but can't really find a solution. The council doesn't consider them pests and hence are not interested. Any advise welcome.
I too have the same problem. I have to hoover up a good 20-30 a day. I've searched on the web, but can't really find a solution. The council doesn't consider them pests and hence are not interested. Any advise welcome.
Posted by: molly, norfolk on 12:23pm Mon 31 Mar 08
We have just spotted one in the garden, quite small, but we also had a common british ladybird too.
We have just spotted one in the garden, quite small, but we also had a common british ladybird too.
Posted by: Julesd, Tooting, London on 11:50pm Mon 31 Mar 08
Arrrrggggg I have them in my kitchen too.
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They seem to hide from drum and bass if they can. Apart from that I find the only thing that gets rid of them is ghostbusting with the dyson.
Arrrrggggg I have them in my kitchen too.
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check out youtube video ry4pKJhd-Bk
They seem to hide from drum and bass if they can. Apart from that I find the only thing that gets rid of them is ghostbusting with the dyson.
Posted by: sarah pattinson, Clapham, SW11 on 5:21pm Fri 4 Apr 08
I keep finding the little critters in my 3 yr old daughter's bedroom and I am flushing them down the loo, as I find them, having heard they can bite. They are definitely not the usual, indigenous ladybird and come in mainly orange with loads of black spots. They are coming in closed windows,too, so very focused on breaking and entering!![quote]quote[/quote]
I keep finding the little critters in my 3 yr old daughter's bedroom and I am flushing them down the loo, as I find them, having heard they can bite. They are definitely not the usual, indigenous ladybird and come in mainly orange with loads of black spots. They are coming in closed windows,too, so very focused on breaking and entering!!
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Posted by: Lady bugged, Surrey on 9:44pm Fri 4 Apr 08
I have had these pests for over two years and its getting worse again I can trow out at least 30 a day for the past 2 months, please tell me how to stop them
I have had these pests for over two years and its getting worse again I can trow out at least 30 a day for the past 2 months, please tell me how to stop them
Posted by: Bill Brown, Portsmouth on 11:47pm Fri 4 Apr 08
We found one of the Asian Ladybirds in our garden today, it was the mainly black variety.
We found one of the Asian Ladybirds in our garden today, it was the mainly black variety.
Posted by: Trevor, Southampton on 12:34am Sun 6 Apr 08
I also have hubdreds of both the black and red with loads of spots as in your picture getting into my house. I am now finding the odd ladybird larvae creatures in my house. [bold]How do I stop them entering the house??![/bold]
I also have hubdreds of both the black and red with loads of spots as in your picture getting into my house. I am now finding the odd ladybird larvae creatures in my house.
How do I stop them entering the house??! Posted by: bev, Romford on 12:46pm Tue 22 Apr 08
I have just found a couple of black with two spots in my garden, also quite a few red with lots of spots on clothes on my washing line.
I have just found a couple of black with two spots in my garden, also quite a few red with lots of spots on clothes on my washing line.
Posted by: Peter Jones, New Barnet, London on 8:34pm Tue 22 Apr 08
Just found a few of these in the garden. One is very unusual: All black with one large red spot on either side and a small black spot in the center of the red. The other two are the red variety with lots of black spots.
All of them have the white patches down the side of the fore-body.
Does Michael Majerus
still want them sending to him?
Just found a few of these in the garden. One is very unusual: All black with one large red spot on either side and a small black spot in the center of the red. The other two are the red variety with lots of black spots.
All of them have the white patches down the side of the fore-body.
Does Michael Majerus
still want them sending to him?
Posted by: Steve, Enfield on 6:40pm Sat 3 May 08
I want to find and 'capture' a lot of ladybirds to populate my garden which is infested with green fly (instead of using bug spray). Is there any place in North London which is a good place to go to get some or how can I ncourage them to my garden. Thanks, Steve from Enfield.
I want to find and 'capture' a lot of ladybirds to populate my garden which is infested with green fly (instead of using bug spray). Is there any place in North London which is a good place to go to get some or how can I ncourage them to my garden. Thanks, Steve from Enfield.
Posted by: Alec Gates, sevenoaks kent on 6:02pm Tue 6 May 08
TODAY I HAVE JUST FOUND A BLACK ASIAN LADYBIRD WITH 4 RED SPOTS AND 2 WHITE SPOTS ON ITS HEAD.It was carying a comon british ladybird and i think it was planing to eat it.Is it rare?.
TODAY I HAVE JUST FOUND A BLACK ASIAN LADYBIRD WITH 4 RED SPOTS AND 2 WHITE SPOTS ON ITS HEAD.It was carying a comon british ladybird and i think it was planing to eat it.Is it rare?.
Posted by: Terry Newton, Bighton on 7:37pm Tue 6 May 08
I have found on eof these killers in my garden today.I will keep a lookout for more?
I have found on eof these killers in my garden today.I will keep a lookout for more?
Posted by: Terry Newton, Brighton, East Sussex on 7:42pm Tue 6 May 08
I have found one of these killers in my garden today. I will keep a lookout for any more. Is it going to be like the seventies with swarms of ladybirds in the skies???
I have found one of these killers in my garden today. I will keep a lookout for any more. Is it going to be like the seventies with swarms of ladybirds in the skies???
Posted by: Diane Waitimas, South East London on 12:03pm Fri 9 May 08
There have been a number of these "Black Ladybirds" on my Plum tree this year. Apart from the obvious threat to our national Ladybird do they actually harm the crop as the branch ends of my young Plum tree have started to wither since I saw them mating on them?
There have been a number of these "Black Ladybirds" on my Plum tree this year. Apart from the obvious threat to our national Ladybird do they actually harm the crop as the branch ends of my young Plum tree have started to wither since I saw them mating on them?
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