WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – August is peak emergence season for the invasive Asian long-horned beetle, a pest that poses a serious threat to shade trees. A Purdue University entomologist is urging people ...
Angela Mech, assistant professor of Entomology at University of Maine, has been leading the research for the i-Tree pest predictor. Mech specializes in invasive forest insects. University of Maine ...
As families gather to start decking the halls this holiday season, some are reminding others to check their fresh Christmas trees for any pests before trimming. Andrea Coward said she and her family ...
It’s time to check your trees. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has declared August as tree check month, urging the public to inspect their trees for ...
The spotted lanternfly has spread across several states in the northeastern U.S. It has become the most dreaded crop-destroying pest of the season. But do you know exactly how much damage they do to ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jacaranda tree in bloom against a blue sky - Simon Mcgill/Getty Images Also known as the fern tree because of its fern-like ...
A fresh Christmas tree is an annual tradition for many families, but do you know how to check it for pests? As it turns out, Christmas trees provide an easy way for pests to hitch a ride inside your ...
New research out of the University of Vermont finds that insects and disease are growing causes of tree mortality in the ...
Q: Can you identify a bug on my vegetable leaves? It had six legs, but the body was spikey and black with orange going down the back. Do I need to worry about it? A: The insect is likely a larval form ...