Does Mississippi Have Asian Lady Beetles?

This article explores the presence of Asian Lady Beetles in Mississippi, a species native to east Asia and found in Japan. As fall approaches, the Asian lady beetle seeks a warm place to hibernate in their native land, rocky outcroppings. In Mississippi, they make do with soffit and gable vents in home attics as common entry points.

The Asian Lady Beetle is not a true ladybug but is native to eastern Asia and was introduced into the United States from Asia to control aphids, scale, and other crop pests. It is now widely distributed from Mississippi to the Midwest, Southwest, and Pacific. Soffit and gable vents in home attics are common entry points for the beetles, but they will come in any way they can.

The multicolored Asian lady beetle was introduced into the United States from Asia to control aphids, scale, and other crop pests from 1978 to 1981. It is now widely distributed from Mississippi to the Midwest, Southwest, and Pacific. Every autumn, Asian lady beetles start seeking shelter and wind up trying to overwinter in Mississippi homes.

Although there are dozens of different species of lady beetles in Mississippi, the Asian lady beetle is the only species that becomes a pest by invading homes. The multicolored Asian lady beetle arrived relatively recently to Minnesota in 1994, but is now the most abundant of any lady beetle species.

In conclusion, the Asian Lady Beetle is a common occurrence in Mississippi, and its presence in the state raises concerns about its potential problems and management.