Swarms of ladybirds are invading homes across the UK, with some households reporting hundreds of these small insects crawling on their walls, windows and doors.

This week, as the weather grows colder, ladybirds have started their annual migration into our warmer homes in preparation for winter. Already, numerous individuals, somewhat taken aback, have reported seeing large swarms of these glossy red beetles scurrying into their homes.

Now, experts are advising UK households to close their windows and doors to prevent them from entering - and these non-native ladybirds also carry sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Posting in r/BritishProblems, one user, u/Hollyisthedog, commented on Tuesday: "Having to shut every window, vent and door so you don't get bombarded by ladybirds. Damn

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