Ever hear the expression “tell it to the bees?” Learn what it means, as well as other interesting lore and legends about honey bees. Honey Bee Lore and Legends  The value of honey bees has been recognized for millennia. In ancient Egypt, bees were believed to have been formed from the tears of the sun

Last year, a rare “double brood” of cicadas emerged for the first time in 200 years. But how about this year? When are cicadas coming back? Will one or two broods emerge, and what does this mean for your gardens? How many US states will be affected, and, most importantly, how can you minimize the

These critters may try to make their way into your home this fall. Here's how to keep these pests out without harsh chemicals.

Quick Reference Species: Trichonephila clavata, the giant Joro spider, an orb-weaver native to East Asia. First U.S. record: Georgia, 2014 (possibly arriving as early as 2010 in shipping containers). Size: Adult females up to 4 inches across; webs up to 10 feet wide in gold-tinted yellow silk. Range as of 2026: AL, FL, GA, KY,

Many news outlets are talking about the trillions of cicadas due to emerge in April 2024, a rare “double brood” event that hasn’t happened in two hundred years. But what does this mean for your gardens, how many US states will be affected, and, most importantly, how can you minimize the deafening noise that these

Quick Reference: Box Elder Bugs What they are: Black insects about half an inch long with red or orange markings, family Rhopalidae, cousins to stink bugs. Host tree: Female box elder trees first. They will also feed on maple and ash, and on stone fruit during dry summers. Damage: Mostly cosmetic on leaves and soft

Honey bees need help. They are one of nature’s busiest … well, bees. It’s said that a single honeybee visits up to 100 flowers during a single foraging trip. But if you’ve noticed fewer of these fuzzy, buzzy creatures zooming around, it’s because they’re taking more sick days than ever before. Scientists have diagnosed their

You have most likely seen or heard of the notorious Spotted Lanternfly that is destroying crops and fruit trees nationwide. There are a couple of simple ways that you can help slow the spread. One way is to destroy their eggs in the fall (before they hatch in May). Learn what signs to look for

Dear FA Members: Your overwhelming response to our story on hummingbird moths inspired us to tell you even more about them! Read on to learn more fun facts about these fascinating creatures! (If you have not seen our first article on this topic with nearly 2,000 user-submitted photos and comments, find it here.) Please comment

Not only are they beautiful, but dragonflies consume an abundance of pesky, annoying mosquitoes. See how to attract dragonflies to your yard for the ultimate pest control.