Birds, bugs and native species can do battle to control insect pests

Second, when I replaced the plants, I chose a wide variety of native species. Later, I found out that having a variety of ...
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From bugs to trees, a Md. arborist’s tips for spotting invasive species in your backyard

Some bugs are OK, others are not, and the same goes for trees growing in the D.C. region. What should you be on the lookout for? During a walk-through at Patuxent River State Park, Davey Tree Expert ...
The New York Times

These Ants Found a Loophole for a Fundamental Rule of Life

Researchers discovered that Mediterranean ants are having babies that belong to a different species. Researchers observed queens of the Mediterranean harvester ant species Messor ibericus, left, ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Are lightning bugs a threatened species? No one knows. Firefly research ‘not where the money is,’ expert says.

They glow like fading stars and have made memories of shimmering summertime backyards for generations. Whether called a firefly, glowworm, or — in Latin — lampyridae, lightning bugs are part of ...
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Where Are All Of The Butterflies?

The annual Big Butterfly Count is underway – but numbers are extremely low. So where are all the butterflies? Early data from the annual Big Butterfly Count has revealed a dramatic drop in the number ...
Birds & Blooms on MSN

How to Get Rid of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs

Stink bugs literally stink and are also tough to eliminate from your house and garden. We talked to the experts for solutions.
Los Angeles Times

Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species

TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture, featured in the Heian-era classic “The Tale of ...