Friend or Foe? Identifying Beneficial Insects and Pests

Missouri’s rich ecosystem, filled with a variety of trees and plant life, is home to a wide range of insects, both beneficial and harmful. While many insects play a vital role in pollination, decomposition, and natural pest control, others can be destructive, damaging and too often, killing trees and other [...]

Bees Need Your Help!

Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystems and agriculture as they are responsible for pollinating a significant portion of the world’s food crops, from fruits and vegetables to nuts and seeds. Without bees, many of these crops would struggle to reproduce, leading to reduced yields, food scarcity in some [...]