In observance of Bat Week and to raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment, state Department of Environmental Conservation officials are encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to ...

"I thought it was snow when I looked out my windows," one social media user said about the woolly aphids, per The Independent.  "They are a nuisance!" another added.  Why are woolly aphids ...

Before the cold comes for your plants, make protecting them your top priority.

It’s autumn, your neighbor’s yard has turned into a leaf graveyard, and the squirrels are sizing up your leftover tomatoes.

An invasive insect that gobbles a wide host of plants, trees and crops is now confirmed in Iowa and it's feared there's scarcely anything that can stop it from spreading. The state ag department says ...

Penn State researchers say the invasive insect likely developed the natural defense by feeding on the tree of heaven.

Bats love to munch on insects like stink bugs and moths. Some farmers are now relying on the mammals for pest control – and ...

Nestled within Gainesville’s natural landscape, the Alachua Lake Overlook provides visitors with an unobstructed view of one of Florida’s most remarkable ecological treasures. Unlike tourist ...

You and your kids put elbow grease into carving your creepy Halloween pumpkins, but we know they can rot pretty quickly while ...

Critters consuming species that harbor deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way.

Discover the wide range of fish and freshwater creatures that call the Tennessee River and its surrounding valley home.

By eating the invasive tree of heaven, lanternflies take in bitter compounds that help them fend off hungry birds.