Doug Tallamy is an entomologist, author and arguably the father of the modern native plants movement. His decades-long ...

If you’re a human living on this planet, you should get to know Doug Tallamy, the entomologist and University of Delaware ...

Hummingbirds are amazing creatures. Their wings are in constant motion when flying, allowing them to travel at a speed of 60 ...

In botanical terms, plant parasites are classified a bit differently than the aforementioned parasitic animals. Botanists ...

Warm spring temperatures can bring insects that like to feed on tender buds and leaves of hydrangeas. Learn how to identify ...

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research reveals how the daily ...

The Taylor County Agricultural Extension Office hosted a seminar on pest control to educate participants about pesticides and the insects that spread disease.

Wasps are important to the ecosystem as they act as natural pest controllers, pollinators, and play a role in seed dispersal and decomposition, contributing to a healthy and balanced environment.

New research published in Science is reshaping our understanding of one of nature’s most stunning yet destructive phenomena — ...

The vast majority of Texas’ native snake species are nonvenomous — such as this diamondback water snake (l-r) and gopher ...

EMERALD ASH BORER The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a destructive, invasive wood‐boring pest of ash trees ...

Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and ...