The past few years have seen a lot of buzz for a pretty predator called the ladybug. We’ve all heard that they’re one of the best bugs to have in your garden, but how do you get them there and, once ...

Have a ladybug invasion? You're not alone. They're just looking for a nice place to overwinter, entomologists say. That's no consolation to New Jersey homeowners who would just as soon not be the ...

Ladybugs are some of the world’s most beloved insects. They are welcome garden visitors, especially when less well-behaved insects cause trouble. One ladybug eats 5,000 aphids in its one-year life.

Aphids are a familiar sight in the garden, sucking the juices out of your rose bushes. Luckily, so are ladybugs, which prey on aphids and keep them in check. Aphids are a familiar sight in the garden, ...

There are nearly 5,000 kinds of ladybugs; 400 types live in North America. Ladybugs taste bad. Their bright color warns birds and other predators to stay away. They defend themselveswith a bitter, ...

I often hear from gardeners who are worried when they discover a few aphids on their favorite rose. While aphids can be troublesome garden pests, especially when their population numbers more than ...

Or at least that’s what they did in the old Sesame Street song. In Toronto gardens this summer, not so much. Which means another picnic, with different guests, is turning riotous. The unexpected ...

Does it ever seem that you look at one of the plants in your garden and it’s totally fine, and then the next time you look at it, it’s covered with aphids? That could be because aphid populations can ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The use of pesticides, while beneficial for global food security, wreaks havoc on natural ecosystems and human health. To address this issue, Penn State researchers have turned ...

The seven-spotted ladybug feasts on aphids on potato plants. This is a classic case of natural habitat helping farmers control pests. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...