You can join this worthy cause by submitting your ladybug photos to the site, but how about taking things a step further and encouraging the little creatures to move into your very own yard? We've put together a list of our four favorite ladybug habitats, all of which are pleasing to the human eye and hopefully even more pleasing to the insect one.
To make these intricate little homes, Wudwerx combined sections of natural bamboo with a traditional wooden frame. Designed for both bees and ladybugs, the houses provide insects with an insulated shelter during the cooler months. Each house also comes with a convenient hanger, so you'll be able to position yours in a sheltered spot that catches some sun but protects your tenants when the rain comes. If you like, the designers will even engrave a name, address, or welcoming message onto the roof for you!
If you prefer a more rustic look, then this wooden home is the habitat for you. This house is also made from untreated bamboo but has been covered in an outer layer of durable pine, making it the perfect nesting and hibernation retreat for ladybugs. Hang it up near the flowers in your garden to attract the beneficial beetles, and they'll keep your plants aphid-free in lieu of rent.
Now that's good advice — no matter which house you choose!