Insects

Ants can help your garden thrive, but what happens when they do the opposite?

With blooming flowers comes both helpful and detrimental ant antics.

Justin Roberts didn't set out to be a children's musician, but his tunes and inventive lyrics brought him success and national attention.

This fall, an Iowa City resident discovered the first rusty patch bumble bee nest in the state since the species was listed as endangered in 2017.

Ash trees within 15 miles of a known infestation are considered at high risk of attack. Experts say preventative insecticide treatments can help protect healthy ash trees. But once there’s significant damage, the tree is unlikely to recover.

Some Iowans have decided to ditch the turf lawns and transition their yards and gardens to feature more natural wildlife.

ISU Entomologist Zach Schum joins the program to talk all things cicadas.

ISU Entomologist Zach Schum talks all things cicadas.

Scientists discuss some of the latest technology in the world of agriculture

In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, Charity talks with University of Iowa biology professor Andrew Forbes about all things cicada.