It’s easy to confuse ladybugs with Asian lady beetles. Both have bright, colorful shells with black spots. Both help to brighten up your garden. And regardless of which one you encounter, you should ...

Technically, these “ladybugs” aren’t even bugs. “The term ‘bug’ refers to insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts that may feed on plants,” says Skvarla. “But ladybirds or ladybugs actually are ...

Ladybugs dislike scents such as citronella, peppermint, menthol, citrus, and clove. Mixing any of these essential oils with ...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find ladybugs! About 20 years ago, researchers realized that the nine-spotted ladybug had not been seen for a while in New York state, where they ...

Here are some common uninvited house guests, and tips on how to prevent them from making themselves comfortable. Every season is a little bit different. The temperature changes, different plants are ...

Someone once told me that a ladybug landing on you brings good luck. So recently, after a trip to Cordova Park in Otley, Iowa, I was ecstatic when I returned home and noticed what appeared to be a ...

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 ...

Few people want to share space with insects. Long legs, quivering mandibles and segmented bodies skittering across walls or floors make many of us uncomfortable; for some, they’re downright terrifying ...

(CBS DETROIT) - Fall is here, and Michiganders may see more ladybugs in their homes as the weather continues to get colder. Here's more information on ladybugs, including what they are, how long they ...

Ladybugs are insects that are part of the Coccinellidae (beetle) family. Similar to other beetles, ladybugs have a hard exoskeleton. They have rounded backs topped with shell-like forewings called ...