“A sure way to distinguish between an Asian lady beetle and a ladybug is to look at the spot where the head meets the wings.

Learn effective methods to keep both beneficial ladybugs and invasive Asian lady beetles outside where they belong.

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.

It's the time of year when insects that give ladybugs a bad name invade homes across the country, giving homeowners a headache in the process.

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 ...

As cold weather approaches, Asian beetles, an invasive species often confused for native ladybugs, have been seeking out places to overwinter.

The insect, once a symbol of good luck, has become a nuisance thanks to an invasive species infamous for burrowing in homes ...

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 ...

It seemed like a good idea in the beginning. Using ladybugs as a form of non-toxic, hypoallergenic, affordable pest control for growing fruits and vegetables … what could possibly go wrong? Well, as ...

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 ...