Our last measurable rainfall was Feb. 19, when a half-inch fell. The top foot or so of soil is dry, affecting new plantings.

Walking toward the front steps of my home on a warm evening last week, I stopped in my tracks. My attention turned to the ...

Grass has vanished almost overnight from ballfields and stretches of turf at several Chicago parks, as a fresh wave of ...

As in 2025, degree-day accumulations for Kansas alfalfa weevils are well ahead of normal across the entire state (Table 1). As air temperatures continue to increase, it is recommended that scouting ...

Grub infestations have been identified at four Chicago Park District parks, including two that were hit hard in 2021.

As in 2025, degree-day accumulations for Kansas alfalfa weevils are well ahead of normal across the entire state (Table 1).

Grubs are C-shaped, white beetle larvae that grow underground during the winter and, like an unwelcome flower, sprout during spring and summer seasons. The most common species in Chicago are Japanese ...

Imagine sprinting full-speed into a solid oak tree at 15 miles per hour — and then doing it again and again, 20 times per ...

As new pests threaten honeybees colonies worldwide, Westport beekeepers are taking action to protect Ireland’s native ...

A study from Kobe University has uncovered a surprising partnership between Japanese red elder plants and Heterhelus beetles.

Japanese red elder plants protect their own survival by dropping fruits that contain Heterhelus beetle larvae. Surprisingly, this action also allows ...

Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s pheromones (chemical signals) and attack with deadly efficiency. A species ...