In the house, they are just trying to find a warm place, often in the winter, to hibernate. Ladybugs don’t harm the home or contents of the house, nor do they bite or spread disease.

Ladybugs are also round, whereas lady beetles tend to be oval and a little bit longer. Ladybugs always have black spots on their wing covers, and lady beetles may or may not have them.

Both hibernate during winter and reappear in the spring, making it a common time for infestations. Asian lady beetles follow their instincts and fly to sunny, exposed surfaces when preparing to ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Ladybugs are most active in the spring and summer however, swarms of them can be found in the fall looking to gain access to homes for warmth during hibernation.

While red ladybugs are considered harmless and a benefit to gardens, the multicolored Asian lady beetle, which is a different species and often appears orange, is considered a nuisance.

But, releasing these insects, rather than employing the myriad ladybugs already in the area, has implications that buyers may not be aware of. The mail-order-ladybug pipeline is rife with mistreatment ...