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How to Deter Ladybugs

Ladybugs are helpful to gardeners and capture children's interest because of their bright shells. However, too many ladybugs can be frustrating. They can get inside homes and food. There are ways to keep ladybugs out of homes. Solutions to ladybug infestation can be as simple as sealing windows and doors or spreading pesticides.

Things You'll Need

Weather stripping
Diatomaceous earth
Boric acid
Traps

Instructions

To Get Rid of Ladybugs:
- 1
  Seal up doors and windows. Ladybugs can enter homes through cracks. Applying weather stripping to windows and doors keeps ladybugs from getting inside.
- 2
  Spread diatomaceous earth around the perimeter of the house. Diatomaceous earth is an all-natural insect repellent that is safe to use around humans.
- 3
  Spread insect killers such as boric acid in places ladybugs are likely to walk. In order for this method to work, the ladybugs must walk across the boric acid.
- 4
  Place a bowl of water mixed with a drop of soap in a well-lit place. By placing the traps in well-lit places, ladybugs are more likely to crawl into the water and drown.

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