Seal up cracks, add weather stripping, and caulk openings to prevent ladybugs from getting inside. Use natural repellents like cloves, bay leaves, or planting chrysanthemums near entryways to ...

"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ladybugs have long been considered a symbol of good luck—but you might not feel so lucky when you find ...

What’s known as the ladybug in the United States is called the ladybird beetle in the U.K. or lady beetles elsewhere. Entomologists prefer those names because ladybugs are not “true” bugs, in the ...

LAGRANGE, Ind. (WANE) — With colder weather comes animals and critters trying to find warm shelter within homes, and two common bugs that attempt to do so are ladybugs and stinkbugs, according to a ...

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 ...

As we fall deeper into autumn, many Wisconsinites have noticed what seems to be rapidly rising numbers of a well-known, black-and-red spotted insect, leading many to wonder, "What's with all the ...

In cultures across the globe, ladybugs have come to symbolize prosperity. It's even been said that finding one of these beetles in your home signals good luck. While the symbolism may seem fortuitous, ...