Ladybugs are great — in the garden. But if they're in the house it can be a problem. Here's how to treat an infestation.
The signs of an ant infestation to watch out for include live ones inside your home and trails of the insects going in and out. Ant nests resemble small piles of soil or dirt so if you spot those, or lives bug trails, take quick action andget rid of ants in your backyard. If you ...
If your home starts to harbor hibernating stink bugs, its best you get rid of them before the infestation gets out of control. This article will help detail some basic biology about stinkbugs and then offer practical solutions you can apply to stop infestations before they get too bad. STINK...
but international travel is amongst the most common causes of an infestation. During travelling, bed bugs can hitchhike on luggage and belongings, unbeknownst to the traveller themselves. Used furniture, changes in pest control practices and insecticide resistance can also be problematic. ...
Try to attract as many ladybugs as possible to your garden. They can work wonders at keeping the ladybug population down, which will only make your garden healthier in the long run. 8. Plants Cut Down at the Base These are actually caterpillars, as they’re the larvae of various night ...
Willow beetles can be a real nuisance. Adult beetles are small, shiny, and black, resembling a completely black ladybug beetle. Larvae are also black and look like little bug-like grubs clinging to the leaves in small groups. Both adults and larvae damage willow trees byfeeding on the leave...
An infestation begins innocently enough. A winged female scout flies around looking for a “host” plant to provide food and a place to reproduce. Using a mouth part called a “stylet,” she probes a stem or leaf to see if it’s got what she seeks. If not, she moves on. And, much...
Even if you don’t struggle with a particular infestation, damsel bugs are a great addition to your garden. They are a wonderful go-to bug for eating harmful creatures such as mites, aphids, cabbage worms, and caterpillars. How to attract them:Plant spearmint, fennel, and caraway to make ...
You could use either vinegar or ammonia-based cleaners to clean the spot where the ladybugs aggregated, removing the pheromones marking the ladybug’s hangout. But to keep ladybugs from invading your home, you’ll need to seal up the cracks through which they entered. Cast iron plant: How...