My excitement quickly turned to disappointment when I realized that this creature was not a ladybug but, in fact, an Asian lady beetle, a multicolored insect often confused with ladybugs.

The multicolored Asian lady beetle, a native of Asia can appear red, orange or tan and usually has a black "M" or "W" shaped ...

Choosing your fighter can be tough when there are so many great options. Do you prioritize a cool look, armor, speed, ...

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Diaprepes abbreviatus (L.) is a major pest of Florida citrus. Adult females lay eggs in masses sealed between leaves in the citrus canopy, and recently-hatched neonate larvae drop to the soil and feed ...

Seeing the boxelder bugs beginning to gather on the south side of my house reminds me that it is time to relay some information on control of these insects to homeowners. The boxelder bugs are ...

Nature is a vast and extraordinary culmination of living organisms. When one truly delves into this realm of thought, it ...

By Carl Hoffman, University of Minnesota Extension Service  The warmer weather that we are enjoying this week is sure to encourage the appearance of boxelder bugs, lady beetles and cluster flies ...