Bean leaf beetle is among the top five most-damaging invertebrate soybean pests, costing growers nearly 3.1 million bushels in 2023.¹ This pest is especially damaging early in the season and can cause ...

Between the last pass of the combine and the first field check of spring, soybean insects such as soybean aphid and bean leaf beetle are quietly positioning themselves for a comeback. What you do in ...

As you might be aware, El Paso County and much of Colorado is seeing an uptick in mountain pine beetle (MPB) activity. MPB is a native insect that usually attacks weaker trees as part of a natural ...

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Japanese beetles are an invasive insect species currently at or near peak population. The beetles are known for skeletonizing leaves on hundreds of plant species, including common garden plants and ...

An indicator of ecological health of Southern California’s desert landscapes may lie in a beetle smaller than your pinky finger. The Casey’s June beetle not only plays a crucial role in the ecosystem ...

Life on Earth runs on a 24-hour cycle as the planet turns. Animals and plants have built-in circadian clocks that synchronize metabolism and behavior to this daily cycle. But one beetle is out of sync ...

May, June, July bugs? The scarab beetles are active in summer in Michigan.

Oak trees have forever defined this region, offering shade, habitat and a sense of place for those who spend time outdoors. However, in recent years, naturalists have noted signs of die-back in some ...