ASIAN LADY BEETLE CONTROL IN SOUTH DAKOTA & SHERIDAN, WY
PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL PEST CONTROL
ARE ASIAN LADY BEETLES HARMFUL?
While Asian lady beetles are not considered harmful, they can bite and cause allergic reactions in humans. If you experience an adverse reaction after coming into contact with an Asian lady beetle, we recommend seeking medical assistance. Allergic reactions can include eye, nose, or throat irritation, asthma, swelling, or welts.
Additionally, Asian lady beetles are considered to be invasive across North America. Initially invited by the US Department of Agriculture to control small crop pests, Asian lady beetles have recently been shown to contaminate soft fruits, ending them up on the invasive species list.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASIAN LADY BEETLES & LADY BUGS?
Asian lady beetles are quite often mistaken for ladybugs, but there are a few characteristics that set these two pests apart.
Some of these differences include:
- Asian lady beetles are typically larger than ladybugs
- The backs of Asian lady beetles are marked by an M-shape
- Asian lady beetles do not always have spots on their body
- The coloration of Asian lady beetles ranges from light yellow to red to orange
