A beetle species’ larvae seem to bamboozle bees by smelling like flowers. This newly discovered deceptive strategy might be the first known example of an animal imitating floral scents, according to a ...

Learn the difference between termites and carpenter ants, including how they look, the damage they cause, and what Southern homeowners should know to protect their homes.

Add some altitude to your garden with these pollinator-favorite tall perennial flowers! Choose from coneflower, blazing star, ...

How students, scientists and gardeners are working to support pollinators by protecting habitat and food sources.

Learn how to keep bed bugs away from your home, what to do if you think you’ve discovered them in your house, and how to prevent an infestation.

Bees are fantastic pollinators. Without them, ecosystems would not thrive. Unfortunately, over the last 15 years, there has been a significant decline in both bee colonies and individual bees due to ...

It may surprise you that there are nearly 3,600 species of bees in the United States. The most commonly known, revered and domesticated is the honey bee. You also may not be aware that it was not one ...

The change of seasons is a necessary part of ecosystem regulation. With the buzzing activities of humans and insects alike, winter gives us a chance to encourage a natural rhythm. As the first signs ...

Bees play a central role in agriculture and biodiversity, but when they build hives inside homes or near high-traffic areas, removal often becomes a safety issue. A single colony can number in the ...

Celebrating its first fall semester, the University of Virginia’s Northern Virginia campus is buzzing with excitement – no one more so than beekeeper and Dean Greg Fairchild and the campus’s two ...

Did you notice a few unwelcome guests trying to steal a sip from your soda can at your Labor Day picnics last weekend? In late August/early September, bees and wasps are highly visible, more ...

(MASS APPEAL) – Carpenter bees are a native species to our area, and they are important pollinators in late spring-early summer. Natasha Wright, Entomologist and Technical Director with Braman Termite ...