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 gather in the Oakland Hills to spend the winter. Photo by Sara Fetterly It’s time for the annual convergence of ladybugs in our East Bay redwoods. Every winter the jewel-like insects gather ...

There are nearly 5,000 kinds of ladybugs; 400 types live in North America. Ladybugs taste bad. Their bright color warns birds and other predators to stay away. They defend themselveswith a bitter, ...

No, it’s not the war of the worlds, and no, the Orioles aren’t back in first place. You know what we are talking about: dead ladybugs on St. Paul Street. Yes, dead ladybugs. Polka-dotted Volkswagen ...