The estimate of 5.5 million species of insects is interesting. What’s even more remarkable is that because scientists have ...

Goetze: Two widespread plants in our area are sometimes considered weeds, but regardless, they are attractive additions to the flora.

A new study compiling butterfly surveys across the country found a 22% overall decline, while seven species found in Maine ...

Here, Howard highlights four common insect repellent mistakes you could be making: Not buying it in advance If you are going to a tropical country, make sure you buy your insect repellent before you ...

Bite prevention expert Howard Carter has highlighted four common insect repellent mistakes that can leave you open to bites and diseases. Vance and Trump are Putin’s ‘useful idiots’, says US ...

She explained that parents often choose a name they love, intending to avoid its common nickname, only to find it used widely once their child starts school. For instance, if you name your child ...

One of the world’s largest insects, the Goliath beetle, is teetering on the edge of extinction, and the surprising culprit is something many of us consume daily—chocolate. Research led by ...

The good thing about this insect is that it wants nothing to do with us. It won't bite. It won't charge at you if you get too close. It actually wants nothing more than to just find a dark corner and ...

Everyone who is interested in learning more about the common insects in our area are welcome. You will learn about the life cycles of different insects and tips on how to control the insect.

More information: Christin Walther et al, A Fungal Endophyte Alters Poplar Leaf Chemistry, Deters Insect Feeding and Shapes Insect Community Assembly, Ecology Letters (2025). DOI: 10.1111/ele ...