How to Get Rid of Ladybugs in Your House

In the fall, when the weather turns cooler, it is common to find ladybugs in your house. They come in seeking warmth for the winter. Ladybugs are great for your garden, as they kill aphids that can feed on your plants. But ladybugs seek winter shelter in swarms, and can quickly invade your home and cause you to feel like you are in a bad horror movie. Get rid of ladybugs in your house with a little bit of patience.

Things You'll Need

• Patience
• Vacuum

Instructions

1. Pick them up and throw them outside if there are only a few in the house. Your porch might be covered with ladybugs, but only a few might make it inside. Don't worry - they won't bite!

2. Wait them out if it is not a bother. The ladybugs that venture inside will most likely die or leave if there are only a few. When the weather turns colder, the swarms outside will disappear. Larger numbers inside might be a bigger concern and prompt you to seek a method to get rid of ladybugs in your house.

3. Vacuum them up with a shop vac or household vacuum. You can quickly get rid of ladybugs in your house by simply sucking them up. Make sure you empty the bag or canister outside of your home immediately after finishing. The ladybugs will live through the vacuuming, and will crawl right back out of the trash can.

4. Ask about ladybug traps at your local home store. You can purchase traps that use a bright light to attract the ladybugs.

5. Consider how the ladybugs are getting into your house so you can prevent the problem in the future. You might need to caulk around doors, windows, or siding. But remember that ladybugs can squeeze through tiny cracks, and caulking may not solve the problem.

Tips & Warnings

• Ladybugs will not eat houseplants or furniture in your home.

• Do not squash the ladybugs in your house. They leave a yellow stain that is difficult, if not impossible, to clean.