They may be a nuisance, but these tiny insects are beneficial.
No, you aren’t seeing things.
No, you don’t need to have your eyes checked.
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Often times that happens to be a sunny spot in your home or office.
Why Are They Crawling On My House?
The blood also has a bad odor and will stain anything it comes in contact with.
Do Asian Lady Beetles Bite?
If you handle and disturb a beetle, it may bite and draw a bit of blood.
They can also cause inhalant allergies in some people.The allergies will clear up once the lady beetles are removed.
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