How to Get Rid of Harmonia Axyridis

Place a nylon stocking inside the hose extension of a vaccum cleaner. Orient the stocking so that the closed foot-portion of the stocking in inside the hose extension Harmonia axyridis beetles emit a foul-smelling liquid when threatened that can stain surfaces in your home. The nylon traps the beetles and prevents the foul smell accumulating in the vacuum bag.

Fold the open end of the stocking around the outside lip of the vacuum cleaner hose extension and place a rubber band over the stocking to hold it in place. Double wrap the rubber band, if needed, to ensure that it firmly holds the stocking in place

Search for Harmonia axyridis beetles in your home. The beetles prefer warm areas. Look along window sills, door frames and cracks or other openings on south-facing walls. The insects frequently accumulate on surfaces with contrasting colors such as black shutters on a white wall.

Turn on the vacuum cleaner with the nylon trap and vacuum up all of the harmonia axyridis beetles you can find.

Remove the nylon stocking while the vacuum cleaner is still on and twist the stocking to trap the beetles. Dispose of the beetles outdoors or place them in a plastic bucket with small air holes if you want to release the bugs in your garden later on.

Seal any cracks and install weatherstripping around windows and door frames to exclude Harmonia axyridis from your home and prevent future infestations.