AZ Animals on MSN

Why most people have never seen the golden tortoise beetle

Beetles display a wide range of colors, from deep muted tones to those that shift from green to purple or yellow as they ...
Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers

THIS SMALL INSECT CAUSES LARGE PROBLEM FOR GARDENS

By Liah Continentino Florida is no stranger to introduced species. From green iguanas to Brazilian pepper, many non-native plants and animals have settled into our environment. While some cause little ...
CBSSports.com

Warriors' Draymond Green exits game after heated conversation with Steve Kerr: 'It was best to remove myself'

Draymond Green missed the final 20 minutes of the Golden State Warriors' 120-97 win over the Orlando Magic after going to locker room following a heated argument with coach Steve Kerr. The exchange ...
Black Enterprise

Did The NBA’s Draymond Green Catch The Acting Bug?

'I definitely want to continue to get more in that field, Green stated after appearing on the NBC comedy, 'St. Denis Medical.' Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green may be taking steps to ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Birds, bugs and native species can do battle to control insect pests

Bugs? I’ve never been a fan. Just ask my husband about when a misguided fly gets in my kitchen – not good news for the fly! With other creatures, I take a more peaceful tact – I scoop them up and pop ...
WFTV

Bugs, the green sea turtle, is set for ocean release after recovery at Brevard Zoo

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Bugs, a juvenile green sea turtle, will be released back into the ocean on Oct. 1 after a five-month rehabilitation at the Sea Turtle Healing Center at Brevard Zoo. The release ...
Dallas Morning News

These invasive green bugs are not welcome guests in Texas

Adult Cotton Jassid. Photo acquired by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service from the University of Florida. University of Florida, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service An unwelcome guest has arrived ...
Prevention

Green Vs. Red Grapes: Dietitians Share Which Is Better for You

“Green and red grapes are very similar in calories, carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins. The main difference lies in their antioxidant content,” says Kathleen ...
KOIN 6

Is it an ash borer? How to tell these green bugs apart from their lookalikes

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The emerald ash borer is in Portland, and experts are calling on the city’s residents to protect their trees from the invasive beetle. But here’s the catch: A lot of bugs look ...
Courier-Post

Researchers say 'kissing bug' disease is endemic in U.S. What is it?

Researchers argue that Chagas disease, also known as "kissing bug" disease, has reached endemic status in the United States. The disease is caused by a parasite spread by triatomine bugs, commonly ...
IPM

Invite the good guys into your garden

The larvae of green lacewings are aggressive predators, while the adults feed only on pollen and nectar. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Insects – they’re everywhere! With nearly a million named species, ...