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 ...

Not all ladybugs are created equal. Asian lady beetles look a lot like classic red ladybugs but behave more like pests, especially when they gather in large numbers in houses and leave behind odors ...

Every autumn, ladybugs (which are really lady beetles) seem to swarm near or even inside some homes. There can be so many of them that they stain walls and make a room smell really bad. Ladybugs have ...

Beneath ladybugs’ charming spots and vibrant colors lie killer instincts. Ladybugs aren’t just cute nursery rhyme stars. Beneath the charming spots and vibrant colors lie killer instincts. They’re ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Two years ago in Virginia, two children made a discovery near their home ...

The nine-spotted ladybug was considered so common, charismatic and crop-friendly that it was adopted as New York's official state insect in 1989. As it turns out, the species may have disappeared from ...

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 ...

Ladybugs are generally considered to be harmless, but lookalike species can be a nuisance. Here’s what to do if you are finding them in your Kentucky home, plus how to prevent their entry. aloha_17 ...

Certain insects offer gardeners and commercial growers a green alternative to synthetic pesticides. High on the list of these beneficial agents are black-spotted bugs, known alternately as ladybugs, ...