Jen Badger wrote:

Central Iowa...sounds like all of Iowa as well. We were told that they
were
brought into the country to control soybean aphids. Also heard that they
have a three year cycle and should be gone after this year, but that may
be
a rumor (although I hope it's correct!!). They are quite a nuisance in
the
home. The only way I've been able to get rid of them is to vacuum them
and
they smell horrible!




"Stephanie" wrote in message
ps.com...
I am new to this group and work for a manufacturer of pest control
products. I'm doing some research into asian lady bugs -- the ones that
become a nuisance inside homes in the cooler fall weather. I know this
topic has been discussed on this newsgroup in the past.

What I need to know is the geographic range of the problem in the U.S.
and Canada. If you have had a problem with asian lady bugs in your
home, could you please respond with your city and state, and any
additional information you'd care to provide about your experience. I'm
not trying to sell you anything, but it is my hope that we can create a
product that will offer relief from this pest.

Thank you for your time,

Stephanie


They can completely RUIN wine. It only takes a couple of them in a ton of
crushed grapes to completely make the wine undrinkable. They secrete a
very terrible smelly substance when threatened or crushed. They have a
tendancy to hide out in grapes that have been penterated by other insects
such as wasps. They are a MAJOR concern to grape growers and wine makers.