They’re Here! Asian Beetles

By Dan Moris • Oct 19th, 2009 • Category: PdCToday Life

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For many in the area, Monday marked the beginning of “Asian Beetle” season. These annoying, invasive – yet basically harmless to humans – imported insects have a tendency to ruin the final warm, sunny days of the year.

Interested in learning more about these little ladybug impersonators?

The University of Kentucky has a very well done article on Asian Lady Beetle Infestations on their website.

Here’s the Asian Beetle fact sheet from the US Department of Agriculture.

More on Asian Beetles from Iowa State University.

Dan Moris is a co-founder of PdCToday.com. He contributes by writing articles, producing feature videos, and hosting a weekly radio podcast.
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One Response »

  1. Buggman on October 21st, 2009 at 1:23 pm:

    You can spray the outside of your home with BuggSlayer Insecticide to control Asian lady beetles. Water-based, odorless and non-staining.

    http://www.buggslayer.com

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