Also, a word of warning: You may be tempted to buy ladybugs, which some garden centers sell in bags, but Black says this is a bad idea—even though they're the "good" kind (a native species common in ...

The Asian lady beetle, also known as the multicolored Asian lady beetle, is a particular species from Asia that was introduced to the U.S. decades ago to control pests in agricultural areas. "Because ...

The Asian lady beetle, also known as the multicolored Asian lady beetle, is a particular species from Asia that was introduced to the U.S. decades ago to control pests in agricultural areas.

Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) research has evolved into a multidisciplinary field integrating ecological, chemical, and genetic approaches to understand and manage a pest that poses significant ...

Lady beetles occupy a unique role in terrestrial ecosystems, acting as pivotal predators in suppressing pest insect populations. Their ecology encompasses intricate interactions with prey as well ...

Discover how specific plant scents can lure lady beetles, nature's pest controllers! New research pinpoints odors that ...

If you think eating insects is gross, you may be in the cultural minority. Throughout history, people have relished insects as food. Today, many cultures still do. Ten thousand years ago hunters ...

Diversifying your plantings can also increase biodiversity, welcoming natural predators that eat tomato hornworms, like lady beetles, Abdi says. Rotate Crops.