Bugs

The American burying beetle nearly died off decades ago. Here’s how a network of conservationists are reintroducing it to the state.

Rooftop gardens are gaining popularity as cities expand and green, natural habitats decline. University of Dayton biology professor Chelse Prather explores green roofs as habitat for organisms by studying ant communities on rooftop gardens and adjacent ground level habitats in Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus.

Today on All Sides with Ann Fisher we discuss the latest insect news and more with bug expert Mark Berman.

Mayflies are considered by some to be a pest. Near Lake Erie, swarms can grow large enough to be a hazard on roadways. We explore what the recovery of the Mayfly can tell us about the health of Lake Erie and much more with Entomologist and educator Mark Berman.

People in the eastern United States are getting a treat this spring - if you consider more cicadas than usual a treat. Five different cicada broods have...

Different animals have different strategies for surviving winter.Some birds migrate south. Others hibernate to save energy when food is scarce.But what…

Last year, entomologist Mark Berman predicted an insect apocalypse. This year, he has stepped back from the brink, noting more bugs on his windshield and…

Cicadas are making a comeback this spring. The periodical cicada Brood VIII is expected to arrive in Eastern Ohio this May after not being seen in the…

Bug hunters and citizen scientists alike can now download a smartphone app to register cicada sightings. Cicada Safari from Mount Saint Joseph...

Cicadas are making a comeback this spring. The periodical cicada Brood VIII is expected to arrive in Eastern Ohio this May after not being seen in the…