What could anyone have against holly? Plenty if you are an ecologist in the Pacific Northwest. This cheery herald of Christmas, with its serrated green leaves and red berries, has become an invader, crowding out native plants on the forest floor. And the most fearsome of the 500 species is ...
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 on ways to keep them out of your home. Native to east Asia, the brown marmorated stink bug was introduced to the United States in the ...
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 range and forage for fresh food, but I do give them some organic chicken feed daily. This food (in pellet form) is processed, pricey and ...
MORGANTOWN—The spotted lanternfly is tough to miss, but easy to mistake for a colorful moth to those unaware of this invasive species' short history in the United States. However, the detrimental effects it carries with it is why entomologists are encouraging people to know ...
Recently learning that two common plants I know and enjoy (coltsfoot and ground ivy) are imports, started me thinking about native vs. non-native plants. If you aren't familiar with the issue, here is a short and sweet intro. Many scientists, conservationists and home gardeners – among ...
Unsolicited packets may contain invasive species of plant life WVU Today In recent weeks, residents in West Virginia and other states have reported receiving unsolicited packages containing seeds that appear to have originated from another country. The West Virginia University ...