Tag: insects
Spit happens: The hidden life of spittlebugs
Retired biologist Tami Gingrich explores the hidden lives of spittlebugs inside their unique homes — frothy blobs surrounding the stems of plants.
Sowbugs and brick walls
In her wildlife column this week, Tami Gingrich takes readers inside the lives of sowbugs.
Oak apple galls
Have you ever noticed brown paper-like balls suddenly appearing on the forest floor or attached to leaves of oak trees? They might be oak apple galls.
Penn State receives $3 million grant to address insect biodiversity crisis
A team of Penn State researchers has received a $3 million grant to spearhead a new initiative to create novel monitoring systems for insect populations.
Unraveling the mystery of webworm tents
During fall in Ohio, fall webworms can be found on more than 120 species of deciduous trees. Learn more about these interesting caterpillars.
How to identify and avoid hornet and wasp nests during late...
It’s important to be aware of large wasp and hornet nests during late summer, so you can avoid them and reduce your chances of getting stung.
USDA makes plans to deal with Asian longhorned beetle
USDA is announcing its plans for combatting the Asian longhorned beetle in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and South Carolina in 2021.
Spotted lanternfly found in another W.Va. county
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed a third county, Jefferson, that now hosts the invasive spotted lanternfly.
Appreciate, don’t fear, the ‘bugs of history’
As we patiently await the delayed emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas known as Brood X, Barb Mudrak fills us in on what to expect.
Crickets, katydids ‘singing in the suburbs’
Penn State researchers use the songs that crickets and katydids sing at night to attract mates to help in monitoring and mapping their populations.
