The polar vortex and heavy snowfall insulates the ground, creating a protective blanket that helped pests survive beneath the ...

As the weather warms and the first green shoots appear after the winter, many gardeners are eager to start tidying up their yard. Yet, starting yard cleanup too soon can do more harm than good. That's ...

Warm weather has caused an increase in bugs and insects entering homes earlier than usual, but they still play an important ...

As the snow begins to melt and the days grow longer, many gardeners feel the familiar itch to start their spring cleanup. Raking leaves, trimming dead plants, and clearing out garden debris can feel ...

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The current cold snap is affecting more than people and pets. It could also influence when insects become active after hibernation. Ticks typically emerge in March, while ...

Warmer weather in the spring and summer months leads to increased activity for insects and arachnids. Ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers are among the most common biting insects found outdoors in Missouri ...

Based on precipitation, February is tracking as the second wettest in the past 10 years.

A conversation with a city official provided perfect timing for conversation about the environment, particularly insects. The official downplayed my disappointment regarding a Stacy Park project that ...

Insects were most abundant during summer, with lower numbers in spring and fall. Densities were highest near the Gulf Coast and declined toward northern latitudes. Using weather data to scale these ...

Beneficial garden insects and bugs do a stellar job of helping plants grow and keeping natural ecosystems in check. But how do you get more of them to visit? The answer is simple: plant flowers!