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Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

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Harmonia axyridis

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-similar in appearance to lady bug
-black spots on body
-has very distinct square shoulders
-double branched spine
-around 1/4 in. long
-color varies from orange to red

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- originated from different parts of Asia
>China
> Russia
> Japan
> Korea

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Description of Niche in the Native Ecosystem

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Description of Niche in the Native Ecosystem

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- can be found on many living crops
> trees
> flowering plants
> open meadows
- lives in temporal and terrestrial regions
- prefers hot, summer-like conditions
-is both a predator and a prey

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- these lady beetles are spread out all over the country but in specific to Florida they can be found in...
> Jacksonville
> Tampa
> Miami
> Tallahassee

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How Asian Lady Beetles Were Were Introduced To Florida

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How Asian Lady Beetles Were Were Introduced To Florida

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- this species was originally brought to Florida in an attempt to naturally regulate pests, but after these critters escaped a greehouse, they spread all around the country

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Effects Asian Lady Beetles Have Had on Florida Ecosystem/Community

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Effects Asian Lady Beetles Have Had on Florida Ecosystem/Community

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They outcompete native ladybug species for resources, the population sizes of these species are limited.

They control pests such as aphids, thrips, and mites in Florida.

They cause harm to other ladybug species because they eat the eggs and larvae of those native species.

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Pros of Ways to Control Asian Lady Beetles

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Pros of Ways to Control Asian Lady Beetles

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Black light Traps:

>Kills lady beetles that are flying outdoors during the night

Vacuuming:

>Traps and kills large numbers of the beetles when they gather indoors for the Winter

Insecticides:

>Easily kills many beetles that are on plants and other things outside

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Cons of Ways to Control the Asian Lady Beetle Population

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Cons of Ways to Control the Asian Lady Beetle Population

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Black light Traps:

>Can kill native insect species, especially nocturnal species

Vacuuming:

>Only kills the insects that are indoors

Insecticides:

>Kills native insect species along with the ladybugs

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How to Get Rid of Asian Lady Beetles the Best Way

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How to Get Rid of Asian Lady Beetles the Best Way

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Our group feels that vacuuming is the best method to get rid of the Asian Lady bugs population. This is because it only targets Asian Lady Beetles and not other organisms. The only downside is that this method only works in the winter when the beetles are clumped together inside.

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Since this method doesn’t harm other species or people, it will not need permission from other people to execute. You can either do it yourself or hire someone to do it.

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To measure the success of this solution we will make graphs on how many beetles are clumped each winter inside different homes.  To be a success, the population must exponentially decrease.

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Florida. Florida, 25 Feb. 21AD.

The above outline map represents the State of Florida, located in the far southeastern region of the United States. Florida has been nicknamed as the "Sunshine State."

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Although these ladybugs control pest populations, they tend to invade people’s homes in the Winter. Additionally, they destroy fruit trees by eating the inside of the fruits.