SusieQOH

I've never heard of them but we were plagued for several years with stinkbugs. They seem to have traveled away from here but they were so annoying!

cindyb

Stinkbugs and ladybugs is what we are usually plagued with - not yet this year, although it's still pretty cold. When I was little ladybugs were so cute - now they bite.

Anniedeb

Yes! As soon as I saw the post title, I thought "must be someone from Minnesota!" Our porch windows are south facing, and with the sunshine today they were all over! Love to figure out how they get in!! The porch has 13 windows, all sealed up tight, but they still find a way!

Jane Quilter

My daughter was plagued with them, and her hubby found a way to eliminate them. Then due to a water-in-the-basement issue, they removed the tree. So obviously, no more elderbug infestation. If you need to know how he eliminated them (he's an anti-pesticide man), let me know in a PM and I will find out for you.

luvstoquilt

No elder bugs, lady bugs and stink bugs are all out here. I have a pest control contract but still see those. I had a box elder tree removed and that helped but not enough. I live in a wooded area which is wrong for a person ( like me) who hates bugs!

Jingle

Ladybugs are red w/black dots. You probably are talking about Asian beetles, they are orange w/spots. They stink and bite.

Jingle

We have had ants, maybe since the rain is mostly gone the spray outside may do it's job.

Endora

Plagued... last year being the worst we remember. Already have them around the home and it's only April.

retiredteacher09

I had one on my south facing kitchen window yesterday. I agree it's too early to see one especially since the snow only has been gone for a week.

I do have a pest company come out a couple times a year and it seems to help.

lindaschipper

Boxelder bugs, lady bugs, stink bugs, Japanese beetles, and potato bugs are common in Iowa.