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 ...

What’s known as the ladybug in the United States is called the ladybird beetle in the U.K. or lady beetles elsewhere. Entomologists prefer those names because ladybugs are not “true” bugs, in the ...

That's no consolation to New Jersey homeowners who would just as soon not be the winter hibernation destination for mobs of the red- and orange-winged insects. The Asian lady or "Halloween" beetle ...

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, ...