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.
Outdoors ladybugs and Asian lady beetles are good at eliminating garden pests. Indoors they can leaves stains and smells behind. Learn how to keep them away.
While it's true that some species of ladybug are considered pests, native species could be called the opposite of pests. Ladybugs (also called ladybeetles since they are actually beetles) are apex ...
There's little else as sigh-inducing for gardeners as spotting cherished plants being pillaged by aphids, mites, and mealybugs. When pest colonies become dense, it might be time to take action. That's ...
Any gardener who's been at it for long enough inevitably learns who their enemies are and where to find allies. If you don't know what I'm referring to, just check out a recent TikTok video from ...