How to Prevent Lady Bugs From Over Taking Your Yard

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Some people experience an abundance of Ladybugs at their home during the spring and fall months.  For these people it can be hard to concentrate on their day to day activities because the Ladybugs are so distracting.  Ladybugs are not normally bothersome; however they cause people much distress.  Ladybugs can leave a foul odor or get into vents and window seals.  All of these things make it hard to maintain a clean house and enjoy your home. 

The method of killing Ladybugs is not easy; therefore it is easier to prevent them.  When killing Ladybugs, chemicals and fancy machines are sometimes used.  In bad cases an exterminator must be called.  All of this can be avoided by simply following these simple steps to prevent Ladybugs.

1. Keep distance between your garden and your house.  Ladybugs are attracted to plants that are in a garden; therefore they will be attracted to your garden.  If your garden is close to your house then you will more than likely have an infestation of Ladybugs.

2. Keep your screen and sliding doors tightly shut and sealed up to prevent the ladybugs from entering the house through cracks.

3. If all else fails then chemicals can be used.  Some people recommend that you spray chemicals around your house and the Ladybugs will not cross the barrier.  These chemicals can consist of liquids or powders.

All of these methods will help you prevent Ladybugs from entering your home. Ladybugs can be as an annoyance as termites. Getting rid of  termites is as easy as preventing Ladybugs. As previously stated it is important to remember it is harder to get rid of Ladybugs than it is to prevent them.

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