News & Politics Spotted Lanternflies Are Back. Here’s How to Deal With Them. They’re pretty, but they’re dangerous—and officials want you to kill them. Insects, Pests, Invasive species, spotted lanternflies | 8 months ago
News & Politics It’s Not Just Giant Flying Spiders: Pests in the News We talked to an expert about freaky creatures. Capital Comment, Insects | 9 months ago
News & Politics When Bug Scientists Visit the Smithsonian, It Can Get a Bit Gross We took a special tour for entomologists. I.Q., National Museum of Natural History, Science, Insects | Jan 17, 2024
News & Politics Why You Shouldn’t Rake Your Yard, According to This UMD Entomologist New research confirms: Autumn's blanket of leaves provides critical habitat to insects and other critters. Ultimate Fall Guide to DC, Insects | Nov 6, 2023
News & Politics If You See This Worm, Kill It! Invasive hammerheads are in our area. Capital Comment, Insects | Aug 29, 2023
News & Politics Seeing More Spotted Lanternflies? Here’s What to Do. The invasive species will start laying eggs in September. Insects, Pests | Aug 17, 2023
News & Politics Will Mosquitoes Be Bad This Year? The Mosquitotron Says Yes. An entomologist who monitors bugs in his backyard offers an itchy forecast. Science, Insects, Mosquitoes | Jun 2, 2023
News & Politics Bad News: Mosquito Season Is Getting Longer Warmer weather = more bloodsuckers. Weather, Insects | May 22, 2023
Food | News & Politics Spotted Lanternflies Could Ruin Your Favorite Wine The invasive flies are a threat to breweries and wineries—including in the Washington region. Wineries, Insects | May 16, 2023
News & Politics Your Best Chance at Keeping Stink Bugs Out of Your House Is Right Now Late September to early October is when the bugs start looking for warm places to spend the winter. Insects, Stink Bugs | Oct 5, 2022
It’s Not Just Giant Flying Spiders: Pests in the News