Ottawa backyards sparkled with firefly activity last summer. This year, they're largely absent — and data gaps are leaving ...

Want to learn how to quickly ID an Asian lady beetle and prevent it from entering your house? Read on to learn all about Asian lady beetles versus other types of ladybugs, and how to bring the good ...

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...

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.

Beneficial Insectary is the only large insectary that has production in the United States (There are a few smaller specialist ...

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

Seasonal changes, such as cooler temperatures, often drive insects like hackberry psyllids and Asian lady beetles to seek refuge indoors.

Artificial grass has come a long way since your granddad’s Astroturf. Today’s synthetics, made of nylon or polymer, have ...

Every bug has a place in the garden, whether it's feeding wildlife, helping improve your soil, or eating bugs they could destroy your plants. That's why I encourage organic gardening. When your garden ...

Encouraging beneficial bugs is a natural, eco-friendly way to build a resilient, thriving garden. Whether you’re releasing ...