Why you should leave the ladybirds alone So, as tempting as it might be to swat away a swarm or sweep ladybirds out of sight, the truth is, they’re doing far more good than harm.

Ladybirds are being seen in “very high numbers” this year because of the warm weather, an expert has said, after a swarm of the insects disrupted play at the cricket.

Britons have been forced to take shelter in their cars as thousands of ladybirds descend on towns and cities across the country. In seaside resorts like Weston-Super-Mare, beachgoers faced a ...

Back in 2022, there was a ‘ ladybird invasion ’, and this year we're seeing another one as an influx of hot weather has increased the number of aphids in the UK, which ladybirds feed on.

“In 1976 there were a lot of seven-spot ladybirds on the beaches as they searched for food, and people thought they were invading – they were not, as they are native to the UK,” he said.

Ladybirds might look like cute, friendly insects, but they can and will bite humans if they don't get what they want - and they are currently swarming in the UK Comments News ...

“In 1976 there were a lot of seven-spot ladybirds on the beaches as they searched for food, and people thought they were invading – they were not, as they are native to the UK,” he said.