According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, aphids are "small, soft-bodied insects that feed by sucking the nutrient-rich liquids out of plants. In large numbers, they can weaken plants significantly, ...

The odor generally prevents predators from eating lady beetles, but the fluid may stain walls and fabrics in homes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The beetles effectively control bug ...

There's little else as sigh-inducing for gardeners as spotting cherished plants being pillaged by aphids, mites, and mealybugs. When pest colonies become dense, it might be time to take action. That's ...

Small red and orange insects with spots have been giving ladybugs a bad rap for the havoc they've been causing.

Some insects prey on or parasitize other insects. The participants are so tiny we don't often witness their life-and-death struggles. When we actually see "good bugs" cleaning up on "bad bugs" though, ...

The larvae of lacewings, of which there are thousands of species, devour just about everything in their path, experts said. De Agostini via Getty Images The delicate-looking flying insects could be ...