10.25.13 Woolly Crossing

Why did the woolly bear cross the road? This time of year there seem to be armies of black-and-brown-banded fuzzy caterpillars crawling across streets and sidewalks everywhere. They are nature’s fastest caterpillars, capable of traveling over a mile a day. So you’ve probably wondered, where are they all headed in…
2013

10.4.13 Senator of Stink

This really stinks. It started with a nasty infestation. Back in 2010, folks suddenly realized that much of the Eastern United States had been overrun by a swarm of dime-sized, shield-shaped, hard-skinned, flying beetles. They had spread across the landscape and taken up residence in buildings, cars, and houses. They…
2013