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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: There are small black bugs covering the stems of my zucchini plants. I seem to get a lot of zucchini, but these bugs are disgusting. I also see some ladybugs and some longer spotted insects that ...

Q: My wife wants to control aphids. Are we allowed to import ladybugs from out of state? Roger Mialkowski, Lawrenceville A: Ladybugs and their larvae are excellent aphid predators. Insects sold at ...

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 ...

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 ...

ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2021 — For home gardeners and farmers, herbivorous insects present a major threat to their hard work and crop yields. The predator insects that feed on these bugs emit odors that ...

There's a lot of chatter on social media about a potential invasion of pests this summer thanks to the rainy season we've been experiencing in Wisconsin. Unlike last year, Wisconsinites will likely ...