Why ‘ladybugs’ invade Maine homes in fall — and how to get rid of them

Why ‘ladybugs’ invade Maine homes in fall — and how to get rid of them

I have a ton of “ladybugs” in my home. They’re not just on the ceiling — they’re crawling along wall edges, getting past window frames and flying around erratically. Some get stuck in my hair or fall onto my shoulder while I’m minding my own business. They’re annoying and impossible to ignore. The only redeeming thing about them is that they remind me of my dog Lady, who I often called Ladybug, and who passed away in May. My home faces southeast…