After it had gone missing for decades in New York state, the nine-spotted ladybug was found in Long Island. Photo by AP/Cornell University, Ellen Woods. Once so ubiquitous it was named New York’s ...

The insect, once a symbol of good luck, has become a nuisance thanks to an invasive species infamous for burrowing in homes ...

Ladybugs: the epitome of charismatic minifauna. We recognize them instantly, these jolly, rotund, shiny little characters with their funny cartoon-bug feet, and gardeners value their pest control ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Spotting lots of "ladybugs" coming out of cracks and holes in your home after the autumn chill settled in? These are not your typical red seven-spotted friends. The beetles crawling ...

As balmy summer gives way to crisp autumn, it’s time to swap outdoor fun for indoor coziness—for humans and, unfortunately, insects too. Recently, you may have heard of one increasingly prevalent pest ...

Ladybugs look to move in to Tennessee homes in the fall as they seek warmth during cool weather months. Ladybugs are often a popular décor theme for homes, but the real thing brings problems when they ...