Most gardeners learn early to scan leaves for the eggs of squash bugs or stink bugs and remove them on sight. Yet the same ...

You may know ladybugs for their red and black spots. But did you know the "ladybug" is actually more than one type of insect? There are about 5,000 species in the Coccinellidae, or ladybug, family.

Flickr Most gardeners know that ladybugs and lacewings are welcome visitors. What fewer people realize is how deliberately ...

Most gardeners have been conditioned to reach for the spray bottle the moment they see something moving on their plants. It’s ...

For many people, seeing ladybugs in your yard or garden often gets described as a good sign, and it is. However, there’s a ...

Your garden is not only home to pests that can pose a threat to your plants, but also to beneficial insects that can save the greenery.

Spring brings showers, flowers and a ton of insects. This includes ladybugs – one of the rare insect species people aren’t rushing to crush – which is likely due to the belief that they’re a good omen ...

Pexels Most gardeners have been conditioned to reach for the spray bottle the moment they see something moving on their ...

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 ...

A report into the global status of ladybugs ("ladybirds" in the UK) reveals the threats they face and lays out a roadmap for conservation. These vital pest controllers for farmers and gardeners are ...

BISMARCK - North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple today signed House Bill 1219 into law. It designates the Convergent Lady Beetle, commonly known as the ladybug, as the official state insect. The Governor ...