Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect ...

When a homeowner in northern Rhode Island finished building his new back deck last fall, he decided to call Stanley Tree ...

If you live in an older neighborhood, there’s a parasite you have to worry about and it's not termites. We’re talking the ...

Kim Ballare was a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service until her federal grant “got snatched away.” ...

Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors.

They will silently chew your house to the ground. By the time you notice anything, it will be too late. And you thought your ...

You may have noticed the potted plants on your deck or patio have some uninvited guests: Ants! “With the loose, rich soil and moisture in container plants, we’re creating the perfect habitat for ants, ...

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Kansans have a special opportunity this fall to uproot some of their local invasive trees and replace them before a quarantine takes effect. KFS spokesman Brady Wolken told 27 News ...

Although many people are experienced with growing flowers and houseplants, trees are often outside of their comfort zone. In a Reddit post to r/Tree, one Wisconsin resident asked for advice about a ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Following the morning storm Saturday, the City of Lincoln reminds residents how to report and discard downed trees: · For trees blocking City streets or sidewalks, contact the ...

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