Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
Homemade Asian Beetle Repellent
Homemade Asian Beetle Repellent. The multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) was originally introduced into the United States as a beneficial insect for pest control. Its tendency to invade homes and offices over the winter has made it a pest in some circumstances.
The multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) was originally introduced into the United States as a beneficial insect for pest control. Its tendency to invade homes and offices over the winter has made it a pest in some circumstances.
Beetle Repellent
In 2001, the U.S. Agricultural Research Service reported that camphor and menthol effectively discouraged the multicolored Asian lady beetle from entering buildings. The vapors produced by the substances irritate the beetle's sensory organs, causing impairment and discomfort that forces them from the location.
Homemade Repellents
Camphor cakes or crystals hung in stockings outside known entry points into the home can discourage beetles from entering. Because they often find a way inside around window frames, cotton balls soaked with camphor oil can discourage them from using these entryways. Replenish the oil often to maintain effectiveness.
Other Solutions
The best solution to the multicolored Asian lady beetle is preventing them from entering your home. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends caulking possible entry points as the best strategy. Once they enter, collecting them in a vacuum provides as effective a solution as insecticide.
