1+ week, 5+ day ago   (436+ words) Female Joro spiders will be at their largest in late September and October. They have distinctive yellow abdomens with horizontal blue-green bands. Since their introduction, they have also made themselves at home in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (324+ words) Georgia is no stranger to invasive species, with kudzu, Japanese knotweed, the spotted lanternfly, Argentine tegus and more threatening the state. Now, there’s a new entrant to the list: the pasture mealybug. Houseplant enthusiasts may already be familiar with a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (547+ words) Georgia officials are working to stop the spread of the invasive yellow-legged hornet before it causes deeper harm to the state's bees, farms, and food systems. So far this year, the state has trapped 866 hornets and eradicated 44 nests, an early…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (407+ words) Leafcutter bee on mountain mint. Do you look forward to delicious fresh peaches, golden zucchini and luscious tomatoes every summer? Then thank the bees and other insect pollinators! They pollinate over 85% of wild flowering plants, more than 75% of agricultural crops…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (476+ words) Georgia officials are offering online training in the fight against aquatic invasive species, which can cause economic and ecological harm. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is urging the public to learn more about aquatic nuisance species…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (244+ words) Black racers were just one snake species uncovered on this tin-flipping outing. Finding Eastern racers in pairs highlights the fact that springtime is breeding season. To find mates, male snakes follow scented chemical trails left behind in the soil and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (185+ words) Finding Eastern racers in pairs highlights the fact that springtime is breeding season. To find mates, male snakes follow scented chemical trails left behind in the soil and in the shed skin of females. Seeing two sleek, freshly shed racers…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (787+ words) Water fountains at City Springs flowed freely in early May, but city officials say the City of Atlanta’s neglect of water infrastructure has caused low pressure at hospitals and businesses, making it a public safety issue. SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1388+ words) Georgia’s warm Southern climate, combined with its mix of mountains, forests, and low-lying areas, creates ideal habitat for a wide range of wildlife—including venomous snakes such as the copperhead. As temperatures rise in spring and summer, these snakes become…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1718+ words) Waiting for her were pitchers of sweet tea, which her family brewed using tap water. “Your family’s going through a gallon every day or two, and it’s cheap,” Bost said. “But it comes from the faucet.” As a parent, Bost…...