Insect https://www.wcmu.org/tags/insect Insect en-US Copyright Thu, 15 May 2025 14:27:10 GMT A flesh-eating parasite once plagued American cattle. Now it's threatening to return https://www.wcmu.org/2025-05-15/screwworm-parasite-american-cattle-threat It’s been decades since the New World Screwworm was a problem in the U.S., but the flies are now advancing northward from Panama. They could disrupt American agriculture if they gain a foothold here again. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:27:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-05-15/screwworm-parasite-american-cattle-threat Michael Marks Environmental agencies ask homeowners to check trees for invasive insects https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-13/environmental-agencies-ask-homeowners-to-check-trees-for-invasive-insects The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declares August “Tree Check Month.” Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:25:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-13/environmental-agencies-ask-homeowners-to-check-trees-for-invasive-insects Leona Larson Endangered beetle found in northern Michigan stream, expanding known range https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-28/endangered-beetle-found-in-northern-michigan-stream-expanding-known-range A new group of endangered beetles has been discovered in Roscommon. The rare species has only ever been found in Michigan and Ontario. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:18:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-28/endangered-beetle-found-in-northern-michigan-stream-expanding-known-range Teresa Homsi Mayflies emerging throughout Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/mayflies-emerging-throughout-michigan June through August is mayfly season, and southeast Michigan has already seen a plethora of swarms emerge. Soon, these insects will be hatching across the Great Lakes. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:43:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/mayflies-emerging-throughout-michigan Courtney Boyd Citizen scientists can help count pollinators in northern Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-30/citizen-scientists-can-help-count-pollinators-in-northern-michigan The project started a few years ago as a collaboration between the Traverse City Downtown Development Authority, the Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan and Michigan State University Extension. Thu, 30 May 2024 15:28:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-30/citizen-scientists-can-help-count-pollinators-in-northern-michigan Izzy Ross | IPR Grass lawns are a landscape staple, but an environmental reckoning may change that https://www.wcmu.org/2024-05-20/lawns-turfgrass-environmental-impacts The first English word for “lawn” dates back to the early 1500s, described as an “open space among trees.” Lawns today are a far cry from that description, but they’ve come to dominate our physical — and cultural — landscapes. Now concerns over environmental impacts are propelling yet another redefinition. Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2024-05-20/lawns-turfgrass-environmental-impacts Teresa Homsi 'No Mow May' grows in Traverse City https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-07/no-mow-may-grows-in-traverse-city This spring, the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden teamed up with the GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo to encourage people to help out pollinators. Tue, 07 May 2024 13:56:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-07/no-mow-may-grows-in-traverse-city Izzy Ross | IPR Invasive insect confirmed in Antrim County forest https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-03/invasive-insect-confirmed-in-antrim-county-forest State officials have confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid in western Antrim county. As WCMU's Rick Brewer reports, it's the second confirmed case of the invasive species in the last week following an outbreak at the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:34:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-03/invasive-insect-confirmed-in-antrim-county-forest Rick Brewer Hemlock woolly adelgid makes its way to Huron-Manistee National Forests https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-14/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-makes-its-way-to-huron-manistee-national-forests Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid has been found in the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:17:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-14/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-makes-its-way-to-huron-manistee-national-forests Ellie Katz Insects hold our planet together — but they’re disappearing. A national study aims to learn more https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-03/insects-hold-our-planet-together-but-theyre-disappearing-a-national-study-aims-to-learn-more Entomologists say insects are declining at alarming rates — one major study estimates we’re losing 2% in total insect biomass every year. Now, the National Academy of Sciences is preparing to embark on a study to understand insect trends across North America. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:28:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-03/insects-hold-our-planet-together-but-theyre-disappearing-a-national-study-aims-to-learn-more Teresa Homsi