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The work of female cicadas and their nymphs

Cicadas are native to our area and have been coexisting with their ecosystems for eons and eons.

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South Carolina could witness two beautiful events of the natural world at Landsford Canal State Park through mid-May.

Residents of the Palmetto State won’t have to go too far to experience the emergence of maybe a...

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• 4 días

Cicadas set the stage for a historic event

When Thomas Jefferson was president, there was an event that is finally repeating itself this...

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The serenade of the cicada

Unlike some people these days, cicadas don’t have dating apps; they use sound to find a mate.

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Cicada season is drawing near

Naturalist Austin Jenkins talked to us recently about the periodic cicada emergence in South...

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The South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University is a State Treasure

The South Carolina Botanical Garden is a treasure located on the campus of Clemson University.

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Pine Trees are Likely not Making You Sneeze

If you can eat those delicious pine nuts without trouble, you probably aren’t allergic to pine...

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Why Yellow Means Green for South Carolina

Agriculture is the largest industry in South Carolina, with timber being by far the most valuable...

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The Biology of Pine Cones

Pine trees produce male pine cones on the lower part of the tree and female ones towards the top,...

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The Science of Calculating Pine Tree Pollen

There’s actually a scientific method to establish when pines will be releasing pollen: by keeping...

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Our cavity-nesting birds are running out of places to have babies. Here's how you can help.

If you can safely leave dead branches or even a dead tree on your property, you could end up with...

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The Importance of Snags

In part of our large yard, one area has three dozen mature pines. Occasionally one gets hit by...

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Flight of the Kestrel

The American kestrel, our smallest falcon, is a handsome bird easily seen as they perch on power...

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The crisis for cavity-nesting birds

We know about the crisis of people without homes but there is also a crisis for cavity-nesting...

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The difference between kestrels and hawks

Host Amanda McNulty of Making It Grow sees the natural beauty of the Wateree floodplain during...

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Distinguishing a Pest-Controller from a Pest Among Ladybugs

Ladybug larvae, both native and imported, are described as looking like alligators. But, there's...

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How to Rid Your Home of Asian Ladybug Beetles

Asian ladybug beetles prefer to come inside the part of the house that gets afternoon sun.

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Asian ladybug beetles

Asian ladybug beetles will eat damaged apples, grapes, or other fruits, sometimes creating...

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Tallow Trees

Benjamin Franklin brought the tallow tree to the U.S.

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The Dangers of Planting Chinese Wisteria

If you have Chinese wisteria, please be a steward of the environment and eliminate it.

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