Most gardeners have been conditioned to reach for the spray bottle the moment they see something moving on their plants. It’s an understandable reaction. But that instinct can actually work against ...

Not all garden bugs are pests, some are vital helpers that pollinate plants or control harmful insects, making your garden ...

Spring brings showers, flowers and a ton of insects. This includes ladybugs – one of the rare insect species people aren’t rushing to crush – which is likely due to the belief that they’re a good omen ...

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 ...

If you've ventured outdoors recently, you might have noticed an unusual amount of ladybugs — or perhaps insects that appear to be ladybugs but differ in a few subtle ways. As temperatures start to ...