Why do ladybugs swarm in the fall?

Answer 1

We live in a log cabin on 10 forested acres Oklahoma. In the last three years that we have lived in this house, we've had an infestation of orange lady bugs; each year worse than the previous. This year after the first cold snap, we woke to find the south side of our house literally covered with the orange bugs-thousands! Even the cats were freaking out. For $500.00 we accepted the call of an exterminator. Best money I ever spent.

Answer 2

The main reason ladybugs are so visible in the fall is due to the drop in temperature. They spend the warmer months feeding on crops. Once the crops are harvested in the fall and the temperature cools, ladybugs swarm to buildings and houses where it's warmer.

Answer 3

Ladybugs seek shelter in the fall where they can overwinter. This is triggered by cooler temperatures and they often hide behind walls and man made structures. If the weather gets warm and the sun heats up these areas even for a few days the ladybugs will emerge having been fooled into thinking it is spring. This is not real good for these bugs as the often are a target for overwintering birds and can not always find shelter again before the next freeze up.

Answer 4

When the weather gets colder the lady bugs will gather to overwinter. often they will seek cover behind the siding of a house or man made structure. If the cold spell was temporary and the temperature warms up the ladybugs will re-emerge in the thousands.

Answer 5

Because they are always flying around to get something to eat or go see their family or leg their eggs. Bt always for a good reason i guess so . I realy dont no ...........

Answer 6

It's getting cold out they probably want shelter. I have herds of them living in the light in my room. Can you imagine how cold they are?

Answer 7

Often you will see ladybugs swarming in the fall season. They do this because they are trying to find somewhere warm to hibernate.

Answer 8

Instinct.