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Green spaces are the heart of any community, offering us places to relax, connect, and breathe a little easier.

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...

The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet ...

The beetles, which measured four to five inches long, can "pose a significant threat to our vital agriculture resources." ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles stashed inside an air cargo shipment ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials intercepted dozens of live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages at the ...