The Asian ladybeetle, or "Halloween beetle," begins to invade homes when an autumn chill sets in. Unlike ladybugs, they are biting, invasive pests.

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Editor's note: The writer lives in Portsmouth with her family, including husband, daughter, dog, a cabal of skunks in the back yard and unknown quantities of bugs. She can be reached at ...

Life Bugged by 'ladybugs' in your home? Don't be fooled: These biting imposters are not your friend The Asian ladybeetle, or "Halloween beetle," begins to invade homes when an autumn chill sets in.