By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff As many hours as I have spent in the woods over the years, I have never seen a ...

Cicadas from Brood XIV will emerge in 13 states this year. Here's what we know about the cicadas and when they'll be in ...

Small honey ants are not considered serious commercial pests throughout most of their ... so you are most likely to find a honey ant nest at the base of a tree. Although they prefer soil that ...

True European hornets are woodland insects. They build nests inside hollow trees, usually about 6 feet above ground or higher, but sometimes in barns, sheds, or walls of a house or attic.

Nest boxes help many species of birds, including eastern bluebirds, tree swallows and wood ducks, by providing protection ...

Dozens of bird eggs and chicks have been rescued from a single wind-damaged eucalyptus tree that was dangerously close to ...

Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants ... climbing up the trunks of your fruit trees, for example, you may want to spread ...

That said, the insect-rich habitat isn't the only reason birds flock to this tree. Let's take a closer look at why the American smoketree is a top choice for encouraging birds to nest in your yard.