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By Daniel More, MD, About.com Guide to Allergies

Invasion of the Asian Ladybugs

Sunday March 11, 2007
There is a new insect causing indoor allergies across the Midwest and East Coast - Asian ladybugs. These insects, introduced as a pest-control measure to control aphids, have themselves become a major pest.

Asian ladybugs infest homes during the fall and winter months, and can remain until the spring. They can cause severe allergy and asthma symptoms in some people. Learn more about Asian ladybugs, how they cause allergies and what can be done to control them.

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March 16, 2007 at 12:42 am
(1) Donnie says:

Great article about the Asian Ladybug allergy. I am having a problem with them flocking to the windows, wanting to get out. If I’m nearby, I get all sorts of very nasty allergy symptoms. My hubby has to clean up the mess they leave behind, because that stuff really triggers symptoms. Stains everything, too.

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