If you've only just managed to handle the end-of-summer fruit fly infestation , you might be in for a bit of a shock when the ladybird clusters of early autumn start to make their way into your windows. Pretty as the little insects are, they can be quite a nuisance, and, though they aren't explicitly harmful, like many pests , ladybirds in large clusters can really leave their mark on a house, your plants , on your walls, wallpaper and woodwork, which can be especially irritating if you like your pristine white walls, like me.

However, there are many reasons why ladybirds are everywhere in early autumn, and they can actually be very easy to handle in a humane way, without causing any real harm. Even better, there are also ways in which you can actually prevent infestations in the fu

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