It seemed like a good idea in the beginning. Using ladybugs as a form of non-toxic, hypoallergenic, affordable pest control for growing fruits and vegetables … what could possibly go wrong? Well, as ...

With vivid wings and familiar black spots, ladybugs are a common sight throughout the warmer summer months. But when the weather turns cold, ladybugs enter a form of hibernation, called diaphase, to ...

As the temperatures drop, ladybugs seek warmth indoors. Learn how to get rid of ladybugs in a safe way that keeps your home ...

When creating a garden, it’s likely that most people want to make decisions that leave a positive footprint on the local environment. In an attempt to limit the use of chemical pesticides and promote ...

Ladybugs serve as natural pest control, preying on aphids and other insects that damage vegetables and flowers. Ladybugs find their way inside because they're looking for a shelter in which to ...

The lifecycle of a ladybug. BEND, Ore. — When Chris Morris was 11, he stumbled across a bed of ladybugs while playing in the California woods. “I took them home to show my parents, and they looked at ...

Asian lady beetles spend their winter indoors, which can bring headaches to homeowners. Here's how to prevent them in your ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 23, 2007) On October 18, 2007, groundskeepers at one of New York City’s largest apartment complexes released 720,000 ladybugs over its 40 acres of landscaping as an ...

Other methods to prevent kudzu bugs in your home, according to Georgia-based pest control company PF Harris, include sealing any entry points to your home, such as caulking gaps and weatherstripping ...

More than 100,000 ladybugs were released from a property on the Las Vegas Strip to eliminate pests. And no, we don't mean overzealous gamblers. The bugs, which were liberated throughout the Resorts ...