They are prized by gardeners for their voracious appetite for greenflies and other pests, and are traditionally seen as bearers of good luck. But we will be seeing a lot less of Britain’s favourite ...

Find out how to build a simple bug hotel. Ladybirds and other insects will be grateful for the shelter provided by this pine cone palace. Find a sheltered spot in the garden or a shed. Push three pine ...

A ladybird which has wreaked death and destruction on wildlife in the US has been spotted in Chiswick. The Asian Harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) poses a deadly threat to butterflies, lacewings ...

Home owners have been battling with infestations of ladybirds due to the change in weather, and in particular, have seen hordes of the STI ridden harlequin ladybird. The insects have been making their ...

The ladybird is our best-loved bug, but 56% of us cannot bear most insects and wasps are public enemy No 1, an organics group found. The ladybird is our best-loved bug, but 56% of us cannot bear most ...

HARLEQUIN ladybirds carrying sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) are infesting homes throughout the UK. But how can you spot the transitive beetle in YOUR home and how can you tackle them? There are ...

Tap, tap, tap. An unwanted guest has this week been knocking at my study window. At first I was intrigued, sticking my head outside to inspect whatever was paying me a visit. But once I noticed its ...

The "macro" shots of a ladybird, shield bug and fly have a Disney, child-friendly feel. Snapper Paul Fraser, 37, of Stirling, said: "Bugs are often overlooked." You can't ignore these!