Ladybird Control Hertfordshire | Ladybird Removal

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RELIABLE TREATMENTS

BED BUGS, CLUSTER FLIES, COCKROACHES
FLEAS, HORNETS, LADYBIRDS, MOTHS, WASPS
GLIS GLIS, MICE, RATS, SQUIRRELS, FOXES, MINK
MOLES, PIGEONS & RABBITS.

AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL

Flexible pest management plans
for your specific needs.

LADYBIRD CONTROL / LADYBIRD REMOVAL

HERTFORDSHIRE & BEDFORDSHIRE

LADYBIRD CONTROL HERTFORDSHIRE

Ladybird Control Hertfordshire – We provide ladybird control throughout Hertfordshire to rid you of ladybird infestations. Most people probably never think of Ladybirds when considering what is a pest and certainly don’t expect them to be a problem, however recently they are becoming more and more of a nuisance. With the cold weather this winter a number of pests are likely to seek shelter in the warmth of peoples homes and if you have found yourself with lots of ladybirds in your home, it’s likely you have a Harlequin Ladybird infestation.

Treatment usually involves a combination of insecticidal spray or powder to likely entry points and infected areas. If preferred a non-toxic silicon based dust can be applied to these areas as well sealing any gaps where ever possible. Please call or email to discuss treatment options.

PEST PROOFING

WE OFFER A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT PEST PROOFING MEASURES FOR THE HOME AND WORK-PLACE THAT CAN PREVENT OR REDUCE THE CHANCE OF RE-INFESTATION. THE NUMBER OF PROOFING MEASURES AVAILABLE AND THE TYPE DEPENDS ON THE PEST, ASK US ABOUT THE AVAILABLE PROOFING MEASURES WHEN YOU CALL.

LADYBIRD FACTS

COMMON SPECIES
The Harlequin Ladybird was introduced to mainland Europe and north america in 1988 as a way to control aphids biologically. They arrived in Britain in the summer of 2004 and their population has spread rapidly since. They are the most invasive of the ladybird species and due to their large appetites there has been concern about what effect it will have on native ladybird species.
DIET
Harlequin ladybirds mainly eat aphids, however they are also known to eat a range of other insects, such as scale insects, the eggs and larvae of moths and butterflies.
HABITAT
These ladybirds can be found living in both urban and agricultural areas as well as woodland, wetland and meadows. They are found in trees and plants which support large populations of aphid. In the winter months, some times these ladybirds can enter the home and form swarms that linger in an area for a long time.
BEHAVIOUR
Harlequin Ladybirds make use of pheromones to attract each other, this allows for the large gatherings which are often seen in the autumn. They often congregate in sunlit areas because of the heat available, so even on cold winter days, some of the hibernating Ladybirds will wake up because of solar heating.
ACTIVITY
The Harlequin ladybird is considered to be on of the worlds most invasive insects, this is in part due to their tendency to hibernate indoors and due to the unpleasant smell and stain left behind when they are frightened or squashed.