The International Rescue Committee, which received a large amount of its funding from the United States ... (Yu and Betts, 6/30) More health news from across the U.S. — Central Florida Public Media: ...

Your backyard may be a place of peace, play, and plant life—but some of that greenery could be more dangerous than it looks.

Flowering garden plants aren't the only way to attract bees to your yard. Trees, including this popular choice with fiery red blooms, also bring them buzzing.

Formosan termites (Coptotermes formosanus) are among two invasive termite species that are interbreeding in South Florida. Scott Bauer / USDA Two invasive termite species are chewing their way ...

Invasive hybrid termite species discovered in Florida by: Alaina Papazian Posted: May 26, 2025 / 03:11 PM EDT Updated: May 27, 2025 / 05:13 AM EDT ...

Burmese pythons — large, nonvenomous constrictor snakes — are native to South Asia, but since they were introduced to Florida, they have become one of the most destructive invasive species the ...

Invasive vines spread in multiple ways, including by seeds, creeping stems, or fruits eaten by birds and animals and deposited elsewhere. “Invasive plants cause environmental harm through their rapid ...

This goes for most invasive vines and other plants – if it has seeds or berries, move it as little as possible and dispose of them in a trash bag on-site. A great substitution for Japanese ...

The princess tree (Paulownia tomentosa), also known as the empress tree or royal paulownia, is a beautiful tree you'll regret planting near your home. Granted, it enhances spring landscapes with large ...

The spotted lanternfly has spread to 17 states in the U.S. So far, it hasn't been spotted in Florida, but one of its favorite foods - the tree of heaven - as far south as Hillsborough County.

However, this invasive plant has become a threat to many southern states — and if you live in the Sunshine State, you’ve likely come across it on more than a few occasions. State records show ...

This invasive plant has become a threat to many southern states — and if you live in Florida, you’ve likely come across it on more than a few occasions.