Keeping boxelder bugs out of your home in the fall can seem like a unending battle, but with a few helpful tricks it can be ...

Small red and orange insects with spots have been giving ladybugs a bad rap for the havoc they've been causing.

The beetles effectively control bug populations, like aphids and scale insects, that can damage plants and gardens. Asian lady beetles eat these insects, serving as a natural way to control pests in ...

Japanese beetles strike fear into any gardener's heart, but the University of Minnesota may have found a surprising solution ...

Despite their name, carpet beetles will attack pretty much any piece of fabric made available to them, including curtains, tablecloths, blankets, clothing, rugs and yes, carpets. Carpet beetles are ...

Have you noticed leaves stripped bare of greenery in your garden or around the lawn? There’s a good chance the culprit is a Japanese beetle … or a whole host of them. The invasive insect is at or ...

Mexican bean beetles are especially problematic in the rainy areas of the East, and tend to pose fewer problems in dry climates. This article is part of ourOrganic Pest Control Series, which includes ...

Wisconsin sees dozens of species of small beetles in the fall, but the most prevalent is the multicolored Asian lady beetle.

Remember the line from the movie “Poltergeist” — “They’re back.” We can use that to refer to the ravenous Japanese beetles as they return to rain havoc on gardens. Once a seldom seen insect, they are ...