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 ...

We all know that ladybugs are a vital part of any garden's ecosystem. Not only are they wonderfully efficient pollinators, but they feed on aphids and other less welcome visitors in the garden, ...

When I was younger, a tradition in my family was that at the beginning of the summer, my grandfather would purchase a bag of ladybugs online that we would release into a backyard. I never really knew ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — There are some distinct differences between the invasive Asian Ladybeetles that are invading our homes right now and the very beneficial native Ladybugs that we welcome to our ...

Gardeners value them for their utility as ravenous insects that prey upon plant pests. This undated photo shows an adult ladybug taken on a property near New Market, Va. You can buy ladybugs to clear ...

If you enjoy the wide variety of fruits and vegetables available in the grocery store, thank a pollinator. What is a pollinator? They are living creatures that move pollen from flower to flower, ...

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 ...

Ladybugs are some of the world’s most beloved insects. They are welcome garden visitors, especially when less well-behaved insects cause trouble. One ladybug eats 5,000 aphids in its one-year life.

Some Seattle-area preschoolers got a hands-on lesson on Earth Day as they released thousands of nature's best bug-fighters: ladybugs. The students have been learning about the plant cycle and ...

Thirty-five percent of all households in America, or about 42 million households, are growing food at home or in a community garden. That's up 17 percent in the past five years, according to a 2016 ...