Discover how insects and other small creatures rely on leaf litter to survive the winter and how this supports local ecology.

Ohio experts say spotted lanternfly populations rose sharply in 2025, with more sightings, more spread and a growing push for public action.

The herbicide is specific to mosquitoes. Laboratory tests found that it does not affect fish, bees, microorganisms such as earthworms, human eyes, or rats.

While it might seem like an all-or-nothing process, insect metamorphosis likely emerged through gradual evolutionary changes.

These vicious pests had been invading California's counties in the past few weeks. Now they are taking over Washington County ...