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 ...

Asian lady beetles have become a common sight for homeowners during the winter and are often mistaken for ladybugs. Although ...

Someone once told me that a ladybug landing on you brings good luck. So recently, after a trip to Cordova Park in Otley, Iowa, I was ecstatic when I returned home and noticed what appeared to be a ...

There is a difference between ladybugs and Asian lady beetles!

Ladybugs, or lady beetles, are small insects usually thought of as useful in controlling aphids, and are of the coccinellidae family of beetle. Often associated with children’s stories, ladybugs are ...

To gardeners, ladybugs are the good guys! Recognized as a symbol of good luck, these cute red and black bugs feed on soft-bodied insects, like aphids and mealybugs, that feed on our plants. It’s not ...

As the weather begins to drop, the insects are going to slowly make their way to warmer spaces. Your home, car or garage may slowly start seeing more critters throughout. Asian beetles, often confused ...

Q: Are these real ladybugs or their imposter (see reader's photo)? A: These are Asian ladybug beetles, which have become somewhat of a nuisance insect. Originally released to control aphids in ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: A Harlequin Ladybird prepares to take flight on November 3, 2016 in London, England. Harlequin Ladybirds are an invasive species original from Asia and have been seen in ...

Calgarians may have noticed an increase in ladybugs in their gardens this fall. But insect and gardening experts say the ...