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Spotted lanternfly spreading in North Carolina's Piedmont; why this bug could cost the state money

More reports of spotted lanternfly backyard sightings are coming into the Forsyth County Extension agents. What agents are ...

New detection dogs helping to sniff out invasive pests

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - There’s a new duo joining the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) — detection dogs trained to ...

Invasive spotted lanternfly spreading across North Carolina: What to do if you see one

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The spotted lanternfly is spreading in North Carolina. It was first confirmed in the state in 2022.

Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species

The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug.