Small hive beetles (Aethina tumida) have emerged as a formidable invasive pest, posing significant challenges for both apiculture and wild bee populations worldwide. Native to sub‐Saharan Africa, ...

It's that time of year again: ladybugs and lady beetles are swarming Wisconsin, looking for spots to hibernate for the winter. Wisconsin sees dozens of species of small beetles in the fall, but the ...

If you've ventured outdoors recently, you might have noticed an unusual amount of ladybugs — or perhaps insects that appear to be ladybugs but differ in a few subtle ways. As temperatures start to ...

It's prime garden time — and that means it's also time when certain pests wreak havoc on our garden beds and lawns. Japanese beetles have become an unwelcome bunch in late June and early July, ...

Their shells sparkle like gold. Anyone seeing a picture of these beetles for the first time might assume that they are not real. But they really do exist. In fact, there are several species that have ...

Carpet beetles are common household pests that feed on and damage natural fibers like silk, wool, linen and fur. The damage ...

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — A once-in-a-decade pest is attacking Georgia's trees and causing millions of dollars of damage - but it's nearly impossible to see the threat. For Clint Backstrom's family in ...