July has brought more than scorching temperatures and humidity to Charlottesville. There has also been a sharp increase in ...

Invasive species like wavyleaf grass and spongy moth can make it difficult for Virginia timber to thrive, posing an ongoing ...

Crush them. Just crush individual insects. Go after them, kill them," a spotted lanternfly specialist said. "Take out all of ...

How to deal with invasive weeds: identify the enemy, research the best practices for dealing with it, and in many cases, start waging a multiyear war using the weapons of choice.

Dogs trained by everyday pet owners are proving to be surprisingly powerful allies in the fight against the invasive spotted ...

The spotted lanternfly has been a destructive agriculture pest. But everyday dogs and their owners are coming to the rescue.

Spotted lanternflies are wreaking havoc on trees and crops, but some pets are joining the fight against this destructive ...

Researchers discovered that man’s best friend can be coached to effectively sniff out destructive bugs and creepy crawlies.

Breakthrough research from Virginia Tech reveals ordinary pet dogs can be trained to detect spotted lanternfly egg masses.

"This is not a pest we want to ignore." Officials raise alarm over infestation of dangerous species as it reaches new US ...

The Montgomery County Council is expected to hear from community members during a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to ...

Many Arlington residents are getting their first glimpse of the spotted lanternfly within the county's borders this month.