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Category: Entomology and Wildlife Ecology

September 26, 2024 Written by Karen B. Roberts | Photo composite by Jeffrey C. Chase

Downed Milton pecan tree determined to be 109 years old

October 22, 2026 | Ryan Mavity | Cape Gazette

Researchers from the University of Delaware and the U.S. Forest Service determined a pecan tree that formerly stood at the corner of Union Street Extended and Route 16 in Milton was about 109 years old when it was cut down in January.
Fighting food waste

October 15, 2026 | Written by Katie Peikes

University of Delaware researchers use black soldier fly larvae to keep food waste out of landfills and turn scraps into compost and potential livestock feed.
Can you live with a wild groundhog?

October 13, 2026 | Video by Gardener Jeff

As part of 50x50: Science Across America, creator Chunk The Groundhog visited the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to learn from Kyle McCarthy, professor of wildlife ecology.