harlequin ladybirds

There are no means of controlling harlequin ladybirds, since any actions taken against them would also be harmful to native aphid predators and other insects. In addition, they are now so well established and abundant that destroying a few in one area will not make any difference to their overall numbers. The now common harlequin ladybird is often confused with some of our native ladybirds so, again, impossible to control.

When found in buildings the ladybirds can be tolerated or captured and released out of doors.