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Ladyird Beetle

Pesticides should never be used for controlling populations of this insect. Perhaps the best management technique is to prevent their entry into houses and other buildings

If multicolored Asian lady beetles still gain entry into living spaces, they can be removed using a broom and dustpan, or vacuum cleaner, and released outdoors. Using a vacuum cleaner has become the most widely used method for removal. When using a broom and dustpan, gently collect the beetles to avoid alarming them so as to avoid potentially staining surfaces. An indoor black light trap has recently been tested as has been found to capture nearly 100% of beetles in a house. The beetles can then be safely released outdoors.

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