Keep ladybugs and asian beetles from invading your home

As temperatures drop, ladybugs and their look-alike cousins, Asian lady beetles, begin searching for warm places to spend the winter — often inside our homes. While traditional ladybugs are beneficial garden insects, the more aggressive Asian variety can become a real nuisance, releasing unpleasant odors, staining surfaces, and even occasionally biting when disturbed.

You’ll be glad to know you don’t need harsh chemicals to keep these insects outside where they belong. With some simple preventative…