It may seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of maintaining biodiversity, but finding a favorite spot — a garden bench, a walking path, a picnic area — is the first step for gardeners in the ...

Japanese beetles are an invasive insect species currently at or near peak population. The beetles are known for skeletonizing leaves on hundreds of plant species, including common garden plants and ...

URBANA, Ill. – Many U.S. forests are privately owned, particularly in the Eastern and North Central part of the country. This makes control of invasive plants and pests challenging because efforts ...

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 ...

Florida faces around 15 new invasive species introductions yearly, costing $100-200 million to manage. Two concerning invasive insects, the spotted lanternfly and emerald ash borer, have been found in ...

Invasive plants are non-native species that harm the environment, economy, or human health by spreading uncontrollably. Homeowners can identify invasive plants using resources like the Florida ...