Debs1 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Take a look at RSPB website for more information. I was always led to believe, that ladybirds found in your house in the autum, should always be put outside, they hibernate and huddle together in clusters, when they wake up, they need food, so being in your house over winter isn't good, i don't think anyway. I'm no expert, but I always put them out, when it's the warmest part of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey finn Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Take a look at RSPB website for more information. I was always led to believe, that ladybirds found in your house in the autum, should always be put outside, they hibernate and huddle together in clusters, when they wake up, they need food, so being in your house over winter isn't good, i don't think anyway. I'm no expert, but I always put them out, when it's the warmest part of the day. The ones I find in the house dont look right, I remember as a kid ladybirds all looked about the same, nowadays they are all sorts of colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggidee Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 im getting a few in a south facing bedroom window ,i think they in the inside ledges of you double glazing that part were the lock flicks out so if you open your window they are in,but some of these are black with orange spots,and tonight the biggest wasp you've ever seen,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothschild Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 The ones I find in the house dont look right, I remember as a kid ladybirds all looked about the same, nowadays they are all sorts of colours. They are probably harlequin ladybirds. They are not native to this country and are a threat to our indigenous ladybirds. They also stain your furnishings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle-82 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Never mind ladybirds!! TWO bee's were in my garden the other day! SURELY it is far too early for them to be out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipspice Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I'm still getting them in my house. They seem to be attracted to the light because one swooped at my phone the other night while I was in bed. I have never shot out of bed so fast in my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs1 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 In the Guardian newspaper, it says Harlequin, the Asian species, which are in direct conflict for food, with our native Ladybirds, are also very similar to some of our native Ladybirds. And as a result, we should not kill any, in case we kill our own. Oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I found one on the inside window ledge this morning. She has been carefully released back into the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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