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 ...

Pest expert warns of a ‘death spiral’ ladybug invasion that can cause havoc for homeowners. Here’s what you need to know.

Ladybugs protect your garden by eating pests like aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites. Store-bought ladybugs often die or leave quickly, and collecting them harms native populations at both ends. You ...

For many of us, insects and other creepy-crawlies are things to avoid as much as we can. Even people who don’t mind insects generally prefer not to find them in their house. If you come across a small ...

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 ...

Commercial farmers and home gardeners alike know the deep annoyance and damage that aphids can cause. One highly effective, environmentally safe and adorable method for fighting aphids is to release ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Although ladybugs are in their prime during the spring and summer months, you may start to see an influx of them in your home starting in the fall. The red-and-black beetles are ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — Jaclyn and Johnny Ricci the ...