Normally seen alone or in pairs, this tiny orange and brown butterfly thrives during warm, dry summers but is in long-term ...

PEORIA - Caterpillar Inc. said Thursday it will spend $1 billion over the next two years to expand capacity in five of its Illinois factories, including the Decatur facility, and ...

Following a bad year for butterflies in 2024, the charity Butterfly Conservation is stressing it’s more important than ever that people take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count.

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Julian Shepersky created his first genetically unique carnivorous plant as a sophomore at Albany High School. Now he has several hundred plants, which he has to leave behind when he goes to college.

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...

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Looking for a natural way to keep pesky flies from ruining outdoor enjoyment? Learn the benefits of catnip, a fast-growing ...

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