For as long as I can remember, house fires have always been one of my biggest fears. I’ve never experienced a house fire personally (most likely due to my immense paranoia), but I’m always triple-checking the stove, candles, and the dryer vent for lint. However, there is one potential fire hazard I never would have been aware of had it not been for one man’s Facebook post.

Kentucky resident Jason Whitaker took to Facebook to warn others about a startling discovery he made in his home. He explained that he kept smelling something like an electrical fire, and almost tore his house apart trying to find the source. He eventually located what that fire smell was – and it was coming from a fluorescent spiral light bulb.

Inside the spiral coils of the light bulb was nothing but ladybugs. That’s right – ladybugs. Apparently ladybugs are attracted to light and heat, which would explain why they made their way inside the bulb’s coils. As you can see from Jason’s photos, the accumulation of ladybugs had come close to igniting due to the heat from the bulb.


I found it important to share Jason’s post with you all, as this is a potential fire hazard I would have never known about. If you have these types of light bulbs in your light fixtures or lamps, be sure to check them regularly for sneaky critters trying to get warm inside. You could very well be preventing a house fire from happening.
House fires have always been a fear of mine, and after reading about Jason Whitaker’s startling light bulb discovery, I realized there may be another potential fire hazard to watch out for. Whitaker, a resident of Kentucky, took to Facebook to share his experience of smelling something like an electrical fire in his home. After searching high and low, he discovered that the source of the smell was actually a fluorescent spiral light bulb filled with ladybugs.
Yes, you read that right – ladybugs had made their way inside the coils of the light bulb, attracted by the light and heat. Whitaker’s photos show the accumulation of ladybugs inside the bulb, which had come dangerously close to igniting due to the heat. This revelation was a wake-up call for me, as I had never considered the possibility of insects causing a fire hazard in this way.
I felt compelled to share Whitaker’s warning with others, as it is an important reminder to regularly check light bulbs for any unwanted guests. If you have fluorescent spiral light bulbs in your home, be sure to inspect them for any insects that may have found their way inside. By taking this simple precaution, you could potentially prevent a house fire from occurring.
Whitaker’s experience serves as a cautionary tale for all of us to be vigilant about potential fire hazards in our homes. It goes to show that sometimes the most unexpected things can lead to dangerous situations if left unchecked. So, the next time you notice a strange smell or suspect something may be amiss, don’t hesitate to investigate and take necessary precautions. After all, a little bit of proactive maintenance can go a long way in keeping your home safe and secure.