Entomologists say paper wasps may actually be a farmer’s friend. CSU researchers are trying to establish whether the wasps taste for insects like caterpillars and aphids can be used by farmers to control pests.

Thanks to this summer’s storm-friendly climate conditions, however, Gray and Klotzbach now think 10 hurricanes will form, and that six will become major hurricanes. The CSU researchers also think there’s a 77 percent probability that a hurricane will make landfall …

Harold Larsen, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension fruit-disease specialist, said the paper wasps spreading across the country from east to west are one of the latest in “an ever-changing kaleidoscope” of bugs.

Colorado State University astronomy professor Roger Culver clues you in on what’s happening in the night sky. His column runs the first Sunday of the month.

Colorado State University researcher William Gray said 2005 is shaping up as one of the busiest hurricane seasons ever recorded. Gray also issued a forecast calling for an even more storm-filled season than he had predicted May 31.

Hurricane forecaster William Gray said yesterday he expects 20 named tropical storms in the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, revising his earlier prediction of 15.

Oak Borer, a native pest, was first detected in the Denver area in 2003 in the midst of the drought and following the major spring storm that damaged many trees. Professional arborists, including city foresters along the front range, Colorado …

“There’s a reason Colorado peaches are good,” said Harold Larsen, research fruit pathologist for Colorado State University. “With our desert climate, we get lots of solar input into our crop. The very warm, sunny days and cool nights tend to …

Hurricane forecaster William Gray said Friday he expects 20 named tropical storms in the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, revising his earlier prediction of 15.

“There’s a reason Colorado peaches are good,” said Harold Larsen, research fruit pathologist for Colorado State University. “With our desert climate, we get lots of solar input into our crop. The very warm, sunny days and cool nights tend to …