Yellow-Legged Hornet Pest Alert
Adult yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) were confirmed in Georgia and South Carolina for the first time in 2023. While adults consume nectar, yellow-legged hornet larvae require a diet of animal protein. Yellow-legged hornets are known to target Apidae (the insect family including honey bees) to feed their young. This hornet is an ...
Managing Wildlife Damage: Woodchuck (Marmota monax)
The woodchuck is a large member of the squirrel family. Also known as the “ground hog” or “whistle pig”, this large rodent is found in open woods, pastures, and disturbed areas throughout most of southern Canada and the eastern United States. Woodchucks are like other marmots in North America, except ...