We have a large number of ladybirds living in & around our window frames, any thoughts on why & better still what we can do with them?
Keith
Hello Keith,
Low temperatures make ladybirds inactive during the winter and many tuck themselves away to avoid the cold. Some may even huddle themselves together in groups and can be found around door and window frames
Resistance to disease and survival during the winter months depends on the amount of food that Ladybirds were able to eat during the summer. For those ladybirds, which secreted themselves away in September and October, there is usually a 5-8 months before their next meal! and those that have not had chance to feed well over the summer, often perish. If you should happen upon ladybirds in your house in winter, the best thing to do is to gently encourage them into a jar or box and place them outside either under a hedge or in a suitable sheltered place, during the warmer part of the day.