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As caterpillars eat N.B. maple leaves, syrup producers consider insecticide solution
CP24· 3 hours agoNew Brunswick's maple syrup industry is considering using an insecticide to kill off forest tent...
Wetland plant once nearly extinct may have recovered enough to come off the endangered species list
The Canadian Press via Yahoo Canada News· 4 hours agoBOSTON (AP) — The federal wildlife service on Tuesday proposed that a wetland plant once in danger...
‘Defecating all over’: Ada County Landfill operators are fighting swarms of seagulls
Idaho Statesman via Yahoo Canada News· 5 hours agoIn June, the landfill started working with The Hawk Proz, a company based in Eagle, naturally, that...
Travelling for the Civic Holiday? The CBSA gives tips for a smooth trip
CNW· 8 hours agoThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border over the upcoming Civic Holiday long weekend in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan ...
Ready, set, snap: The Big Backyard BioBlitz runs from Aug. 1 to 5
The Suburban· 10 hours agoThe Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is calling on people across Canada to get outside from August...
There are 61 types of mosquitoes in SC during summer but this one is among the worst. Here’s why
The State via Yahoo Canada News· 12 hours agoBecause of its aggressive expansion, the Global Invasive Species Database lists it as one of the...
Ticks in South Africa are becoming resistant to pesticides – and may become uncontrollable
The Conversation· 17 hours agoIf not contained, the spread and resistance to pesticides of these small parasites will affect farmers’ incomes and could reduce the country’s meat and milk production. The potential impact ...
Vampire-like snails love the colour red but hate garlic
Cosmos· 1 day agoScientists researching innovative ways to control invasive snails have discovered some unexpected...
Government of Canada launches consultation on proposed guidance for labelling plant-based...
CNW· 1 day agoAs the plant-based food industry continues to grow along with consumer demand for these foods, the Government of Canada is working to develop clear guidance on how to label and represent these ...
Nature Conservancy of Canada asking 'citizen scientists' to submit photos during 'bio blitz'
CTV Atlantic News· 1 day agoThe Nature Conservancy of Canada is holding its 4th annual Big Backyard Bio Blitz from Aug. 1 to 5, and they are asking Nova Scotians to participate. Mark Frank is a development officer with the Nature Conservancy.