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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

They're the world's prettiest pest control agents. Ladybugs are natural pest controllers that thrive on aphids and other soft-bodied insects without harming your plants, making them a gardener’s best ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When politicians and most staff are away for the summer holidays, a ravenous group of fly-in workers descend on Parliament House.