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 ...

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 ...

Most gardeners have been conditioned to reach for the spray bottle the moment they see something moving on their plants. It’s ...

The ladybugs come from Arizona, via UPS. They arrive in a small, wooden crate with the words “Keep Out of Sun and Heat” printed on it, packed in straw in a lightweight, breathable bag. Shortly after ...

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 ...