Grub infestations have been identified at four Chicago Park District parks, including two that were hit hard in 2021.

You've invested in beautiful oriental rugs that add warmth and character to your home. But hidden threats lurk in quiet corners, attics, and storage facilities—pests that can destroy these treasures ...

Grubs are C-shaped, white beetle larvae that grow underground during the winter and, like an unwelcome flower, sprout during spring and summer seasons. The most common species in Chicago are Japanese ...

Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s pheromones (chemical signals) and attack with deadly efficiency. A species ...

Here’s how to identify these invasive species—and what to do about them.

A study from Kobe University has uncovered a surprising partnership between Japanese red elder plants and Heterhelus beetles. The beetles pollinate the flowers but also lay eggs inside the developing ...

The wood-accented room was full. Adults of all ages sat in rows from wall to wall, filling the space from the lit projector screen in front to the ...

Yield losses from corn rootworm exceed losses from all other corn invertebrate pests combined. Learn how to scout for infestations.

As a dried plant product, illegal tobacco is a biosecurity risk in its own right. With tonnes of it arriving undetected, ...

How to identify a carpet beetle infestation and get rid of them in your home. Plus info what they look like and eat and what they are attracted to indoors.

Lawn grubs are fairly harmless in small numbers, but an infestation can quickly turn your yard into a minefield. Find out how ...

What looks like a plant’s failed fruit may actually be a clever deal that lets both the plant and its pollinating beetles ...