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There are many beetles in the garden, some will wander into homes and are regarded as a minor pest. How to stop beetles coming indoors from the garden.
It is best to stop the beetles wandering into the house.
> Apply LAWNGARD PRILLS in a ring around the home and water in. This soil insecticide will control millipedes and other soil dwelling creatures before they come inside.
> NO BUGS SUPER can also be sprayed inside and outside where beetles are seen. Pay particular attention to the base of walls, vents, doorways and windows.
Beetles such as bronze beetle and blck beetle are pest in the garden but there are many beetle species in the garden and most are not a pest. However, occasionally there can be large numbers of beetles and some may wander or fly indoors. Usually conditions will be too dry indoors and they will soon die. You can help reduce numbers in these occasions by use of insecticide barriers.
Cockroaches are a specific problem and some may live happily indoors where they are regarded as pests. Also some may wander in from the garden or wood pile. For information on cockroaches and how to control them see the cockroach page.