Spotted lanternfly nymphs have emerged from their eggs, and if you see one, you are encouraged to use lethal force. An invasive species native to China, spotted lanternflies were first discovered in Berks County in 2014. Since then they have moved west through the state, and the Department ...

In her 1970 classic “Big Yellow Taxi,” Joni Mitchell laments the use of insecticides and asks of farmers, “Give me spots on my apples, but leave me the birds and the bees, please.” In 2019, researchers affiliated with Cornell University issued a study finding that the population of ...

Whether you have a green thumb or are just plain green when it comes to growing plants, there are ways to improve your gardening skills. Margaret Sams is a master gardener with Penn State Extension in Washington County, as well as a soil scientist. She said anyone looking to create a garden ...