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, ...

If you saw an insect that vaguely resembled a tiny alligator on one of your plants, would you think that perhaps you should remove it, squish it or run for the spray? You are most likely looking at ...

Although ladybugs, the official bug of Delaware, are in their prime during the spring and summer months, you may have noticed an influx of them in your home this fall season. The black-and-red beetles ...

To some casual observers, ladybugs (or lady beetles) are colorful symbols of good luck — harbingers of fortune and fame. Gardeners value them for their utility as ravenous insects that prey upon plant ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With their adorable spots and cheery colors, ladybugs are charming and benevolent garden inhabitants. In ...

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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 ...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) grows well in dry climates, withstanding periods of drought and heat. Plus, it is a ladybug magnet. "Ladybugs generally prefer to feed on nectar and pollen from plants ...

Q. How can I identify ladybug eggs and larvae? I purchased a container of ladybugs about 3 weeks ago and released them on my roses. I no longer see any ladybugs but I do see some other bugs crawling ...

Ladybugs are tiny little bugs that typically live between 1-2 years. Ladybugs are also known as ladybeetles and ladybird beetles. They are bright red, with black spots. There are over 5,000 species of ...

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 ...

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 ...