For the last few weeks i have been having a problem with harlequin ladybirds in my daughters bedroom. They just seem to appear on the ceiling and window, even though the window has not been open in a while. They have appeared in numbers ranging from one to nine at the moment. I have tried looking for their point of entry but had no joy in finding it. I know they must be getting in somewhere but i haven't a clue!
Although my daughter isn't keen on creepy crawlies in general she used to love ladybirds. The problem is when she is going to bed on an night, any that are in her room seem to take to flying around when the light goes on and they seem to crash land. The thought of them crash landing on her bed is enough to put her off sleeping in there. It just seems odd that they are congregating in her room, when we used to see the odd ones in the garden it was a case of "ah how cute is that ladybird" but it is a whole new ballgame now they are squatting in the bedroom!
I have checked the seal around the window and it seems secure but i know i am obviously missing something as they are getting in somewhere.
Has anyone else had this problem and if so how did you get rid of the infestation. My daughter has taken to sleeping downstairs on some occasions because of this and i really would appreciate any advice.
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You will need to clean the room top to bottom with a strong detergent solution.
The Harlequin ladybirds leave a scent trail where they land which often attracts others.
Hope this works for you.
Larry
Thank you Larry,i will do that,the problem seems to be getting abit better and we are only finding the odd one or two now, but i will be glad when there isnt any at all.
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