Insect experts explain what ladybugs like to eat—including aphids and other soft-bodied insects—plus why ladybugs can be great to have in your garden.

Question: My house is being invaded by ladybugs. Why are they coming indoors when there's nothing in here for them? And how do I get rid of them?

Ladybugs aren't just cute little insects. They play a large role in our ecosystem. Here's what they eat and why you might want them in your yard.

Ladybugs are among the most beneficial insects, as they eat pests that can damage your garden or indoor plants, like aphids and mealybugs. (And they're super-cute too!) But sometimes, you'll find ...

From "Do ladybugs bite?" to "What do cicadas eat?" to "Why do mosquito bites itch?" – we're striving to find answers to the most common questions you ask every day.

From "Do ladybugs bite?" to "What do cicadas eat?" to "Why do mosquito bites itch?" – we're striving to find answers to the most common questions you ask every day.

Do ladybugs bite? Yes, ladybugs can bite but it does not happen often, according to Terminix. When ladybugs do bite, however, their mouthparts are not strong enough to break the skin.

Ladybugs eat aphids. So if aphids are eating your potato plants, you might be tempted to mail-order a ton of ladybugs (yes, this is a thing you can do) to solve your garden woes.

It's important to know the difference between Asian lady beetles vs. ladybugs. A pest control expert offers insight on telling them apart and keeping them out.

These beetles can get indoors and become a serious nuisance. Researchers believe mild summers with high populations of aphids, which lady beetles eat, will often result in large populations.

You may know ladybugs for their red and black spots. But did you know the "ladybug" is actually more than one type of insect? There are about 5,000 species in the Coccinellidae, or ladybug, family.