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Should We Kill All Mosquitos?

Should We Kill All Mosquitos?

Balancing Mosquito Management and Protecting Pollinators Most of us can agree on two things:  we don’t enjoy mosquitoes, and we want to protect native pollinators.  Mosquitoes fill a curious role...

Should We Kill All Mosquitos?

Balancing Mosquito Management and Protecting Pollinators Most of us can agree on two things:  we don’t enjoy mosquitoes, and we want to protect native pollinators.  Mosquitoes fill a curious role...

Do You Have The Tick Tickles?

Do You Have The Tick Tickles?

Recent research may indicate that frequent prescribed fires can reduce the likelihood of tick encounters, and therefore reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne diseases.

Do You Have The Tick Tickles?

Recent research may indicate that frequent prescribed fires can reduce the likelihood of tick encounters, and therefore reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne diseases.

Native Plants and……Dragonflies?

Native Plants and……Dragonflies?

Have you ever considered how planting native plants can benefit other, non-pollinator insects?

Native Plants and……Dragonflies?

Have you ever considered how planting native plants can benefit other, non-pollinator insects?

The Curious Case of Insects in Winter

The Curious Case of Insects in Winter

While it’s exciting to know that spring is around the corner with its warm weather and gorgeous ephemeral flowers, it can make you wonder: where have these insects been all winter?

The Curious Case of Insects in Winter

While it’s exciting to know that spring is around the corner with its warm weather and gorgeous ephemeral flowers, it can make you wonder: where have these insects been all winter?

Stream Restoration – The Next Frontier

Stream Restoration – The Next Frontier

Healthy streams play a critical role in the environment, and perform a variety of what are termed ‘ecosystem services,’ which can be defined as tangible benefits to humans from the...

Stream Restoration – The Next Frontier

Healthy streams play a critical role in the environment, and perform a variety of what are termed ‘ecosystem services,’ which can be defined as tangible benefits to humans from the...

solar array pollinator

Pollinator Habitat or Solar Space? Why Not Both!

Can you use this space effectively to benefit pollinators and convert to solar at the same time?

Pollinator Habitat or Solar Space? Why Not Both!

Can you use this space effectively to benefit pollinators and convert to solar at the same time?