The brown marmorated stink bug is one of the most common household pests. Thankfully, though, they don’t have to be a headache this fall with expert tips […]
Tag: insects
European hornets can stay if they stay out of my way
Over the last few summers, I’ve seen huge wasps. They haven’t obliged in holding still long enough for me to measure them, but I’d estimate their length […]
Scale insects can do some damage to house plants
Unfortunately, my love of plants does not always result in good gardening. Last year as the weather got cold, I brought my plants in from the porch […]
WV Botanic Garden Moth Night spotlights ‘winged wonders’
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger In 2019, Biological Conservation reported that over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction, and Lepidoptera — moths and butterflies — is one […]
A newfound respect for the roly-poly bug
I hold a deep belief that knowledge and understanding lead to compassion. If we understood better those we hate or fear, we would find compassion and progress […]
SAMUEL: Deer keds are relatively new, but just as dangerous as ticks
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL As I was writing my column for today, a bowhunting friend, George Coleman, sent me a message and photo of an insect […]
Mosquitos a pain, but also useful
This summer both flew by and dragged on for me. When I think how quickly it passed, I think about all I didn’t manage to accomplish — […]
Mosquitos are annoying and sometimes dangerous, but they also serve a purpose
This summer both flew by and dragged on for me. When I think how quickly it passed by, I think about all I didn’t manage to accomplish […]
Beetles a favorite of chicks, not Bird
One of my sustainability goals is to feed my chickens a significant portion of their daily rations from my garden. They have lots of time to free […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG
By David P. DavisNewsroom@DominionPost.com This week, the West Virginia Botanic Garden is “on fire” with a full display of summer flowering plants and the insects that love […]