Q: My milkweed has orange bugs on its seed pods. Are they harmful? No, they’re not going to damage the plant enough to warrant intervention. These are native insects, and they are part of the ...

I find it interesting that monarch butterflies, large milkweed bugs, milkweed leaf beetles and milkweed tiger moths, all ...

Susan and Ted are creating an insect zoo, learning about various insects such as crickets, caterpillars, and ladybird beetles. They set up cages for their pets, including a cricket and a milkweed bug, ...

If you’ve ever marveled at a monarch butterfly as it flutters by on a warm summer day, you have a humble and often overlooked plant to thank: milkweed. This North American perennial is more than just ...

The iconic monarch butterfly is declining across North America. You can help make a difference by providing the species with its food plant: milkweed. A monarch butterfly gliding over a field on ...

Monarch butterflies are returning to Michigan for the summer after migrating from Mexico. Michiganders can support monarch butterflies by planting milkweed, tracking sightings, and donating to ...