BANGOR DAILY NEWS • October 12, 2022
Little red bugs are invading homes in increased numbers this year thanks to Maine’s ongoing drought conditions. But the insects you’re seeing are not ladybugs. While they are members of the same family and bear a strong resemblance to ladybugs, the insects currently clustering in the windows and attic of your home are multicolored Asian lady beetles. Ladybugs, with their round bodies, red wings with a few black spots, are harmless insects that feast on garden pests like aphids. The multicolored Asian lady beetles, on the other hand, are considered a true pest. When threatened or startled, they will deposit a foul smelling, yellowish fluid that can stain fabric, furniture or walls,