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As Southwest Virginia heads toward the end of summer, Virginia Cooperative Extension experts are looking at an eastward spread of a hybrid fire ant in Lee County.

The spotted lanternfly is on the move again – disrupting native ecosystems and causing issues with human health and agriculture.

Virginia’s most infamous hitchhiker is on the move again: the spotted lanternfly. These insects colonize quickly, disrupt native ecosystems…

Lynchburg, Wythe County and Carroll County have been under quarantine since 2022. The invasive pest is now showing up in localities including Radford, Roanoke and Salem.

A 9-year-old girl from Idaho Falls is recovering at home after she was bitten by a rattlesnake while swimming.

The elm zigzag sawfly is now established in several places in North America. A new review highlights its biology, ecology, and management strategies.

PLATTSBURGH — Area first responders recently got some valuable training in handling propane tank emergencies.

It'll take some time for Tasia to recover from the damage the snake venom caused her leg.

PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh Lowe’s handed out hundreds of buckets and cleaning supplies Monday to aid those who were impacted by the recent string of floodings locally.

Residents can submit information on the countys web site — clintoncountygov.com — particularly those who have experienced flooding or other damage to their primary residence due to the recent flooding.