Nature & Environment
October 10, 2018 ·
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The colorful insects are out in their droves. Image Credit: CC BY 2.0 Gabriel Gonzalez
Harlequin ladybugs - a foreign invader with inverted markings - have been particularly prevalent this year, however the invasion does not appear to be limited to one particular variety.
Fortunately the insects are not generally harmful to humans, however residents in some areas have been advised to keep their windows shut to avoid them making their way indoors.
"They usually cluster around window frames and they cluster together to gather heat and hibernate in winter months," said pest control expert Steve McGrail.
Source: Cheshire Live | Comments (20)
Swarms of ladybugs invade England and Wales
By T.K. RandallOctober 10, 2018 ·
20 commentsThe colorful insects are out in their droves. Image Credit: CC BY 2.0 Gabriel Gonzalez
Huge numbers of the red and black insects have been turning up in homes across the British Isles this month.
According to experts, the unusually hot summer has brought about a surge in ladybug (or ladybird) numbers across the country with some people reporting hundreds of them inside their homes.Harlequin ladybugs - a foreign invader with inverted markings - have been particularly prevalent this year, however the invasion does not appear to be limited to one particular variety.
"They usually cluster around window frames and they cluster together to gather heat and hibernate in winter months," said pest control expert Steve McGrail.
Attack of the Ladybirds update: its officially out of hand, I’ve lost control of the room 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞#Ladybirds pic.twitter.com/UjsbNXleOA
— Helen Ablett (@HAblett) October 5, 2018
Source: Cheshire Live | Comments (20)
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