One month after the discovery of khapra beetle larvae in imported nappies, authorities believe the risk of further spread has ...

The larvae come courtesy of the green June beetle that appears in the summer months in Kansas. The grubs are about two inches in length and can appear in large numbers in grassy areas in the fall.

When we bag up and haul our fallen leaves to the curb for disposal, we’re also helping to dispose of next year’s pollinators ...

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about firewood. If it’s split and dry, it’s good to go, right? Well, maybe not. In ...

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Hawaiʻi Island was ground zero for invasive species like the little fire ant and coquí frog. Now, officials and community ...

Instead, the only thing that the deathwatch beetle is a bad omen for is the wood in your house. Hearing its tapping means ...

One expert hopes a coordinated effort among beekeepers will get the situation under control, but a master beekeeper says ...

In 2009, a resident of Orchidland subdivision in Puna on Hawaii island found a strange beetle with extremely long antennae on the screen door. This report marked the first detection of a new species ...

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While bugs in your home aren't always a bad thing, you almost never want insects in your kitchen. Here are the common bugs ...

If you're seeing holes in your lawn, it's possibly being caused by skunks, raccoons, and/or birds digging for beetle grubs.