Ladybirds - how do they get in? (1 Viewer)

[Easyliving]

I have no problem with ladybirds on the outside of our van. Yesterday evening we had to get rid of dozens of them inside the van. All the windows / flyscreens were closed and ladybirds are not that small so the question is - how do they get in?

Paul

 

[Richard n Ann]

Maybe the gas drop outs? Ours have got a grille over them but ladybirds are small enough to get through.

 

[Figaro]

They seem to overwinter in our house window frame openings and frequently find a way into the house.
I think they are not native, herlequin ladybirds maybe ?

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[Speve]

How do spiders get in? Same way as ladybirds I suppose? It’s an unsolved mystery

 

[munkey_bwy]

They push through window seals, even when closed. lady bugs leave a scent to help them return the next year too.

 

[Vanman]

You probably bring a few in on your clothes.

The rest tunnel through the underside of your van (they bring ladders)

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[BobtheBass]

They live inside Fray Bentos pie tins and burrow into French baguettes and toilet rolls, just waiting for the right moment to pop out and bite you. Nasty little bu**ers the Harlequin variety, their bite is painful and dangerous if you are susceptible to insect vampires.

 

[Minxy]

They push through window seals, even when closed. lady bugs leave a scent to help them return the next year too.

That answers why my Mum gets them every year in her flat ... she's got hundreds again, all different types!

 

[scotjimland]

ladybirds.. just googled it..

no idea.. but when you find out, sent a couple round to me ..

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[Minxy]

ladybirds.. just google it..

no idea.. but when you find out, sent a couple round to me ..

Do you want me to get my Mum to parcel some up for you? If so, what colour combination do you want???

 

[Richard n Ann]

One of my favourite predators, they eat lots of greenfly an aphids. Lacewings eat them too (acewing)

 

[scotjimland]

what colour combination do you want???

not fussy.. blonde and brunette would do ..
Ladybirds dance team
https://eu.courier-journal.com/stor...s-and-their-tough-nails-head-coach/431775001/

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[two]

Maybe from eggs laid several weeks ago?

 

[maz]

I have no problem with ladybirds on the outside of our van. Yesterday evening we had to get rid of dozens of them inside the van. All the windows / flyscreens were closed and ladybirds are not that small so the question is - how do they get in?

Paul

A few years ago I had loads of ladybirds in the van. There were swarms of them at Wolverley CCC site and they got in around the top of the cab doors.

 

[Riverbankannie]

One of my favourite predictors, they eat lots of greenfly an aphids. Lacewings eat them too (acewing)

I know but like spiders, I want to them to stay outside in nature not inside my house! They overwinter in our patio door frames too. I think they are harlequin ones.

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[JJ]

I reckon the Lady Boys let them in...


JJ

 

[MitchandJenny]

2 of them lever up the door seal and the others all march in all in a line.
Simples ! ! !
Mitch.

 

[Nirvanauk]

Dont forget that they carry a STI so be very careful boys.

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[GWAYGWAY]

Dont forget that they carry a STI so be very careful boys.

DO NOT HAVE SEX with a ladyboyd and you might be safe.

 

[rangi]

DO NOT HAVE SEX with a ladyboyd and you might be safe.

OH NOOOO! @DuxDeluxe have you read this?