"It's just not something anyone would want to happen here." Expert warns midwestern state at high risk for dangerous invasive ...

Similar to invasive plants that can take over your garden (looking at you, kudzu), there are also invasive insects to watch out for. Why? Because slowing or stopping their spread helps both your ...

When we walked with a colleague into an aspen forest near Madison, Wisconsin, in the early spring of 2021, we expected to finalize our plans for a research project on several species of insects that ...

Scientists want to release insects to curb invasive Chinese tallow. Beekeepers say it could hurt pollinators and raise food ...

It's a scenario straight out of a science fiction story. An alien invasion begins to take over, stealing food and other resources and supplanting native life. But it's real, just instead of an ...

Invasive insect species have, in the past 20 years, replaced native insects as the "biggest problem" facing Wisconsin's trees, said Bill McNee, a forest health specialist at the Wisconsin Department ...

This week on Backyard Farmer, we’re digging into timely garden topics! Entomologist Jody Green highlights invasive insects you should watch for in your landscape. Terri James and Kim Todd share expert ...

While the spread of invasive insects may seem unavoidable to some, a few extra steps can help curb the spread and protect the abundant and cherished natural resources Michigan and its residents have ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture plans to ban untreated firewood from other states to prevent the introduction of invasive insects. Washington would join Oregon as among the states that ...

Non-native, destructive insects, plant diseases and harmful weeds are a tremendous threat to Virginia’s crops and forests and can seriously harm the economy, environment and even human health, ...

South Carolina hardly has a shortage of its own insect species. During late spring and into summer, insects of all shapes and sizes will make their presence known across the Palmetto State. But while ...

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect species that Connecticut officials have urged people to smash on site if found, is growing in numbers across the state. The Connecticut Agriculture ...