Ground beetles are attracted to bright light including yellow light as well as earthworms, pupae, fly maggots, other beetles, grubs and caterpillars and perennial vegetables like rhubarb, asparagus and vigorous perennial flowers and herbs.
Ground beetles are not harmful to humans or pets and ground beetles also do not harm or damage household structures, furniture etc.
When exposed the ground beetles will move quickly to find shelter and rarely fly.
Outdoors ground beetles are actually beneficial as they feed on insect larvae.
Ground beetles are a large, cosmopolitan family of beetles, the Carabidae, with more than 40,000 species worldwide, around 2,000 of which are found in North America and 2,700 in Europe.
The ground beetle is one of the 10 most species-rich animal families and they also belong to the Adephaga.
Ground beetles do not damage buildings, food or clothing. They are not harmful to people.
If ground beetles are mishandled, they could pinch the skin.
The ground beetles are just a nuisance when they are found indoors.
Ground beetles are attracted to bright lights.
If you have any outdoor lighting on a porch or driveway near entry points like open windows and doors, this can create a hotspot for beetle activity.
Beetles and ground beetles are more active at night, making white and yellow lights all the more alluring.