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Invasive box tree moths found in Fort Frederick State Park
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has found box tree moths in a state park in Washington County. This is the first ...
Box tree moth confirmed in Maryland with pest found in Fort Frederick State Park boxwoods
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is cautioning people about the discovery of box tree moth in the state. The pest was ...
‘Ravenous,’ invasive creature from Asia now found in Virginia, officials say
Small, spotted creatures — known for being “ravenous feeders” — were found in Virginia for the first time, officials said. Box tree moths, a species native to east Asia, were found at four places in ...
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Invasive box tree moth discovered in Clarke County
An invasive insect that scientists feared would make its way to Virginia has been found in Clarke County. Virginia Department ...
Hidden black or white feather layers intensify songbird plumage colors
Many species of songbirds have evolved to have strikingly colorful plumage, aiding them in catching the eye of mates, ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN10h
5 native plants for nocturnal pollinators – these North American blooms will attract moths, bats and beetles under the cover of darkness
Moonflower ( Ipomoea alba) is a perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of North and South America, from ...
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New invasive insect pest found in Virginia for the first time
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in ...
I Tried the "Reverse Hanger" Declutter Technique, and It Transformed My Closet
Our household advice editor tried out the ‘Reverse Hanger’ declutter method – and it opened her eyes to how much of her ...