Lady bugs, also known as lady beetles, are more common now than they used to be, possibly due to mild winters in recent years, or organic gardeners buying and releasing them to control plant pests. In the fall, lady bugs may be attracted to buildings where they crawl into cracks and voids to live for the winter. During warm winter days, beetles may “waken” and then crawl into the living spaces of the home. Once inside the walls the beetles are very difficult to eliminate. Caulking cracks around window and door frames and around ceiling fixtures (lights, fans) can help keep the beetles inside the walls and out of the rooms of the house. Prevention is the best course of action for the following year. Seal up as many exterior cracks and holes as possible and install tight-fitting screens on all foundation and attic vents.