What are the first insects that come to mind when you think of nighttime? Are they fireflies? Mosquitoes? Moths? Something ...

Warm weather means more people are spending time outdoors and dealing with insects like ticks. Laura Iles, Extension ...

Read article: Black cutworm in corn: Identification ... the passing of the Smith-Lever act which established the Extension network – Illinois... March 27, 2025 Explore invasive plant, animal, insect ...

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners program is marking 50 years of operation. The program teaches ...

Master Gardeners with the University of Illinois Extension held an event about the importance of pollinators Tuesday evening.

A newly published study in the Journal of Neurophysiology reveals how blow flies (Calliphora vicina)—despite their minimal ...

The team of volunteers is trying to save monarch butterflies by cultivating milkweed — the only plant where they lay eggs.

These are pests of the cool, wet times of spring and early summer. They hang out in moist, mulched beds and they come out to ...

Learn how to identify the symptoms of Pythium versus other corn and soybean seedling diseases and pests to establish the ...

Americans trust the safety and security of their food. Kansas State University plant pathologist Jim Stack said that trust is ...

MT. VERNON, Ill. – Commercial fruit and vegetable growers face a lot of uncertainties. One thing is certain: University of Illinois Extension has the practical, current research to help you make those ...

The cannabidiol (CBD) world can feel huge and complicated, but products like CBD gummies make it more approachable for some folks. CBD gummies are easy to dose, portable, and discreet. They also ...