There are many creepy crawlers that we wish we didn't see in our backyards. Blister beetles come to mind. But people are usually happy to see ladybugs. With their vibrant red or orange hues adorned ...
Pest expert warns of a ‘death spiral’ ladybug invasion that can cause havoc for homeowners. Here’s what you need to know.
It's that time of year again when small insects that give ladybugs a bad name make their way into homes across the country. While ladybugs may be blamed for wintertime infestations, it's actually a ...
For many of us, insects and other creepy-crawlies are things to avoid as much as we can. Even people who don’t mind insects generally prefer not to find them in their house. If you come across a small ...
Seal up cracks, add weather stripping, and caulk openings to prevent ladybugs from getting inside. Use natural repellents like cloves, bay leaves, or planting chrysanthemums near entryways to ...
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 ...
The ladybug that slipped into your home to stay warm for winter is no lady and no bug. Instead, it is likely the multicolored Asian lady beetle. The small, roundish insect with black spots is often ...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Although ladybugs are in their prime during the spring and summer months, you may start to see an influx of them in your home starting in the fall. The red-and-black beetles are ...
I still prefer them alive, but some people are perturbed by ladybugs, especially when they swarm their homes. We've already run advice from Iowa State University ...
The sixth principle of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program is important for attaining a healthy landscape while protecting the environment. When the need to control insect pests arises, spraying ...
NEW YORK (AP) -- It sounds like a horror movie: 720,000 ladybugs on the attack in Manhattan. In this real life story, however, the red-and-black bugs have been unleashed on the 80-acre grounds of one ...
When politicians and most staff are away for the summer holidays, a ravenous group of fly-in workers descend on Parliament House.