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Closeup for adult blacklegged tick, reddish brown in color except for darker brown circular patch that covers about half of its backside, immediately behind head. tick is pictured against an off-white background mottled with grayish blue spots.

Single Mow of Park Trails Not Enough to Reduce Ticks

Mowing has been recommended for managing ticks where people tread, but a new study suggests that a single mow of park trails in early summer isn’t enough to reduce prevalence of blacklegged and American dog ticks.

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Urban Pollinators: Opportunities and Challenges for Conservation

In urban settings, plant selection and landscape maintenance play a critical role in pollinator populations and the preservation of essential ecosystem services. A new guide in the open-access Journal of Integrated Pest Management reviews case studies and identifies opportunities for future study and action in urban pollinator conservation.

Planting a Tree? Choose a Native Species and Save Some Insects

Every invasive tree in the United States was intentionally introduced, and these plants often out-compete native plants while negatively affecting insects and other animals that depend on native species. You can do your part to help insects and protect local ecosystems by choosing native plants in your landscaping plans.