Asian Lady Beetle Control

Asian Lady Beetles In Central Texas

The Asian lady beetle looks like a helpful ladybug, but in fall it becomes an overwintering home invader.

Because Asian lady beetles congregate on sunny walls before moving in, the work is timed around their fall invasion, much like it is for boxelder bugs.

Signs You Have Asian Lady Beetles

They follow a clear seasonal pattern:

• Clusters of orange beetles on warm, sunny exterior walls in fall.
• Beetles around windows and indoors on warm days.
• A foul odor and yellow staining when they are disturbed or crushed.
• Re-emergence in spring as overwintering beetles head back out.
• Beetles in attics and wall voids where they shelter.

Are Asian Lady Beetles Dangerous?

Asian lady beetles are not dangerous in a serious sense, but they are more than the harmless ladybugs they resemble. In large indoor numbers their shed parts and secretions can trigger allergies and asthma in sensitive people, and they can deliver a harmless nip.

The everyday problems are the nuisance of large clusters, the yellow staining their secretions leave on walls and fabrics, and the foul odor they release when disturbed. They do not damage the structure or contaminate stored food.

How We Get Rid of Asian Lady Beetles

Stride treats Asian lady beetles through the five-step Stride Forward process, timed to their fall gathering:

1. Inspect. We check the sunny walls where they congregate and the gaps around windows, siding, and the roofline.
2. Identify. We confirm Asian lady beetles and the entry points feeding the invasion.
3. Recommend. We flag the cracks and gaps to seal and the vents to screen, ideally before fall.
4. Treat. We apply an exterior residual to the sunny walls and entry points in late summer and fall before they move in, and treat harborage.
5. Evaluate. We monitor on recurring visits, since keeping them out each fall prevents the clusters.

Our GreenPro certification guides this reduced-risk approach.

How to Keep Asian Lady Beetles Away

Keeping Asian lady beetles out comes down to sealing and timing:

• Seal cracks and gaps around windows, siding, vents, and the roofline.
• Screen attic and soffit vents and repair damaged screens.
• Treat the exterior before fall, when they start massing on walls.
• Vacuum any indoors rather than crushing them, to avoid staining and odor.
• Reduce exterior lighting that draws them to the walls.

Asian Lady Beetle Control Frequently Asked Questions

Stride Forward is our Integrated Pest Management program where we partner with our clients in the long-term removal and prevention of pests. Keeping your property free of unwanted insects and rodents works best when we work together.

The program combines habitat manipulation, biological control, cultural behavior changes, and the targeted use of products designed to repel or eradicate pests. Our approach follows five steps, with non-chemical methods prioritized before any product application.

Our Certifications & Awards

Stride Pest Control holds QualityPro and GreenPro certifications through the NPMA’s Foundation for Professional Pest Management, and fewer than 3% of pest control companies nationwide hold both. QualityPro requires background checks on every service member, a drug-free workplace, and 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements.

Our Austin and Round Rock office operates under Texas Department of Agriculture license TPCL #667951, with Burton Johnston as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our San Antonio office operates under TPCL #827449, with Alex Randall as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our office manager, Michael Honeycutt, is an Associate Certified Entomologist through the Entomological Society of America.

Founded in 2013, we have served nearly 12,000 customers across Central Texas and hold a 4.9-star rating across 2,400+ reviews with an A+ from the BBB.