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The cicada invasion has begun. Experts recommend greeting it with awe, curiosity and humor
USA Today· 2 days agoMuch of the middle and southern part of the country is bracing for a rare dual-emergence of two...
AI can ‘transform understanding of biodiversity threats and support action’
PA Media: Science via Yahoo News· 13 hours ago...tackle the biodiversity crisis Researchers have set out a new template for AI-assisted,...
Should you kill hammerhead flatworms?
Washington Post via Yahoo News· 6 days agoOnce again, hammerhead flatworms are wriggling into the spotlight - this time in Canada. The toxic and invasive pests, which originate from Southeast...
Asian longhorned tick found in Illinois for the first time
WCIA Champaign via Yahoo News· 1 day agoSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A new invasive species has been located in Illinois: the Asian longhorned...
Banish Ants Forever with These Expert-Approved DIY Methods
Apartment Therapy via Yahoo News· 5 days agoHow to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants Ellis says you must stay vigilant to keep ants from coming back and...
How to keep snakes out of your yard
Bangor Daily News· 3 days ago“They offer many benefits to homeowners,” says Melissa Amarello, co-founder of Advocates for Snake Preservation, a New Mexico-based nonprofit that...
Signs of Spring Walk on Sears Island
Bangor Daily News· 1 day agoJoin Friends of Sears Island for a guided fern walk on Thursday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Karen Johnson, Maine Master Naturalist, will lead a...
Loss of large herbivores affects interactions between plants and their natural enemies, study shows
Phys.org· 10 hours agoIn tropical forests, for example, these "pests" are part of large ecological networks on which the...
Expert says fireflies aren’t going extinct, but their numbers are dwindling
Newswise· 2 days agoFor many people, fireflies lighting up backyards is a sign of summertime. Virginia Tech entomologist Eric Day explains why climate and urban development are playing a big role in the decreasing ...
How to Stop Crabgrass From Taking Over Your Lawn
House Beautiful via Yahoo News· 3 days agoWater deeply and infrequently. Frequent, light watering encourages weeds to pop up and turf to form shallow roots. Watch for diseases and pests. If...