If you have been seeing a lot of little red bugs crawling on your house lately, you are not alone. Across Upstate New York, you may think they are ladybugs, but they are actually an invasive insect.

They are making their seasonal appearance, and people are noticing them just about everywhere.

Spot the Difference

Ladybugs are the friendly ones we usually welcome. They are bright red, round, and often have black spots. They do not bite, they do not cause damage, and many people even think they bring good luck. Ladybugs also prefer the outdoors and rarely gather in big groups.

Asian beetles, though, look very similar but behave differently. They can range from orange to reddish and might not have any spots at all. They tend to swarm in large numbers and will try to sneak into homes once t

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