Carpet beetles are tiny intruders that can cause significant damage to natural fibres (bedding, clothes, carpets and upholstered furniture) in our homes. Understanding their habits and preventing ...
Flea beetles are troublesome insects that can cause a lot of damage to vegetable crops and ruin the appearance of leafy greens. If you’ve noticed tiny black bugs on your plants or your plant leaves ...
Here’s what to do about boxelder bugs gathering in or near your home.
If stink bugs congregating on your property are giving you a headache, getting them out of your way for good might be as easy ...
For rose growers, few things are more disheartening than discovering Japanese beetles on roses. These iridescent, copper-colored pests aren't just unsightly – they're relentless, capable of ...
It's October, which means it's the season for ghosts, ghouls, monsters and a certain orange and black beetle. The Asian lady beetles, commonly referred to as Halloween beetles, are starting to invade ...
As summer turns into fall, you may start noticing ladybugs inside your home, only they're not ladybugs. Ladybugs have a similar looking relative that causes ladybugs to get the blame for infestations ...
Along with some unexpected pest problems brought by Tropical Storm Helene, Western North Carolina is beginning to see a seasonal influx of certain insects. Insects usually identified as ladybugs are, ...
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 ...
Japanese beetles, active from mid-May to early August, damage plants like roses, hibiscus and Japanese maples by leaving a lace-like pattern on foliage. Are Japanese beetles terrorizing your beloved ...
Small red or orange beetles with spots have been giving ladybugs a bad rap for the havoc they've been giving Michigan residents ahead of winter. As cold weather approaches, Asian beetles, an invasive ...
No one likes an unexpected house guest, whether that’s your dear Aunt Sally or unwanted outdoor pests. While we’ve shared how to prevent fruit flies, how to ward off stink bugs, and even how to get ...