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 ...

When creating a garden, it’s likely that most people want to make decisions that leave a positive footprint on the local environment. In an attempt to limit the use of chemical pesticides and promote ...

LAS VEGAS — More than 100,000 ladybugs were released from a property on the Las Vegas Strip to eliminate pests. And no, we don’t mean overzealous gamblers. The bugs, which were liberated throughout ...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) grows well in dry climates, withstanding periods of drought and heat. Plus, it is a ladybug magnet. "Ladybugs generally prefer to feed on nectar and pollen from plants ...

Before you get to see the buds, you have to look at the bugs ― the ladybugs, that is. That’s how the farm tour at Autumn Brands in Carpinteria begins, with the admonition to pay attention not so much ...

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 ...