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["Paul Cabe" <CabeP@wlu.edu>]

I agree with Tom - I like ladybugs (and all manner of insects).  And if a few come in, I certainly don't mind.  For us, though, we have had thousands come into the house during the last two winters, and that does become a problem.  Unfortunately, we'd probably have to cover the whole south side of the house to make much of an impact.

This fall, so far, the numbers are way, way lower than in previous years.

best,

Paul

Shendoah Valley of Virginia

 

Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:30:24 -0500
From: "Thomas Olenio" <tolenio@sentex.net>
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Asian lady beetles
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Hi,

I like ladybugs.  Lady bugs eat aphids.  The more ladybugs the better.  If
they congregate on a wall, more power to them.  A few getting into the house
is fine.

Just my opinion.

Later,
Tom

 

 

Paul R. Cabe, PhD
Associate Professor of Biology
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540)458-8894
(540)458-8012 (fax)