Whether you call them lady beetles, ladybugs, or ladybird beetles, you’re probably referring to the tiny red and black beetle found in your garden. “In general, most lady beetles are predatory as ...

Aphids are a familiar sight in the garden, sucking the juices out of your rose bushes. Luckily, so are ladybugs, which prey on aphids and keep them in check. Aphids are a familiar sight in the garden, ...

It’s easy to confuse ladybugs with Asian lady beetles. Both have bright, colorful shells with black spots. Both help to brighten up your garden. And regardless of which one you encounter, you should ...

To gardeners, ladybugs are the good guys! Recognized as a symbol of good luck, these cute red and black bugs feed on soft-bodied insects, like aphids and mealybugs, that feed on our plants. It’s not ...

Today, if a ladybug lands on you it is likely their non-native lookalike, the Asian Lady Beetle. There has been a decline in native ladybugs, which are a beneficial insect predator. If you are a ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: A Harlequin Ladybird prepares to take flight on November 3, 2016 in London, England. Harlequin Ladybirds are an invasive species original from Asia and have been seen in ...

While it's true that some species of ladybug are considered pests, native species could be called the opposite of pests. Ladybugs (also called ladybeetles since they are actually beetles) are apex ...

Q: We are starting to see ladybugs gathering around our house. We have them every winter in the house. How can we prevent them? A: I get this question every year, and it is worth repeating. Several ...

Q: My house is being invaded by ladybugs. Why are they coming indoors when there is nothing in here for them? How do I get rid of them? A: There are several thousand species of ladybugs, or lady ...