The ladybug that slipped into your home to stay warm for winter is no lady and no bug. Instead, it is likely the multicolored Asian lady beetle. The small, roundish insect with black spots is often ...

Seal up cracks, add weather stripping, and caulk openings to prevent ladybugs from getting inside. Use natural repellents like cloves, bay leaves, or planting chrysanthemums near entryways to ...

In cultures across the globe, ladybugs have come to symbolize prosperity. It's even been said that finding one of these beetles in your home signals good luck. While the symbolism may seem fortuitous, ...

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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 ...

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 ...