March brings warmer temperatures and the return of queen wasps emerging from winter hibernation. After spending cold months ...

Wasps are drawn to sugary foods like fruits, sweets, flower nectar, and sodas. Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary ...

A Dalhousie University student is collecting wasp nests to analyze them for the presence of heavy metals such as copper and ...

Navigating neighbor disputes over yard debris in Florida can be tricky. Who is legally responsible for fallen leaves, fruit, and trees?

Pollination, the transfer of pollen from male to female parts of the same or a different flower, is necessary to produce ...

If you’ve noticed unusual bumps that look like tiny “horns” or brown spots on the leaves of your oak tree this winter, you’re not imagining it. Many residents in the region are seeing a higher ...

Woolly aphids may be to blame. These insects suck sap from healthy plants and leave a sticky substance behind. They can be ...

My hole season has arrived and oh how I enjoy it! Actually, I love the holes and consequently enjoy this time of year when holes become very busy. I am, of course, referring to woodpecker holes in ...

Ants trapped in amber reveal possible partnerships and parasites, offering a rare glimpse into ecosystems from nearly 100 ...

When Elisabet Laferriere's dad suffered a traumatic fall, she stepped up and not only rescued his N. Dartmouth Mosquito Squad but doubled its revenue.

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...