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 ...

“Ladybug, ladybug fly away home …” Whoops, she did! And her home is also my home and your home. With spring here, she’s awakening and coming indoors. Ladybugs are such lovable creatures that it’s hard ...