Bark beetle-infested spruce trees begin to dry out already before any visible signs of tree mortality appear, a recent study shows. Bark beetle-infested spruce trees begin to dry out already before ...

A tree-deforming insect infestation is spreading throughout Utah, and warming temperatures are only making it worse, a new study has found. The new study, published in Forest Ecology and Management by ...

Have you ever wondered what you should do with the old tree stump that's taking up space in your yard? The idea of removal can be daunting for many homeowners — it can be pricey, not to mention the ...

James E. Zablotny/USDA APHIS This week, crews removed dozens of infested ash trees in Forest Grove as part of a state plan to slow the spread of the destructive pest. This month, state agencies ...

There’s a tree killer on the loose in Oregon, and nobody knows how to stop it. An invasive green beetle called the emerald ash borer arrived in the Midwest from Asia, and it’s killed over 100 million ...

Q: I have been cutting off the dead branches on borer-infested trees. Should I burn or dispose of these dead branches? A: Flat-headed borers can get in the sunburned limbs and young trunks of peach, ...

The box tree moth has been confirmed in four more Ohio counties, the Ohio Department of Agriculture announced Sept. 25, two in Southwest Ohio and two in the northeast. Ashtabula, Clark, Cuyahoga and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Massachusetts town is dealing with a spotted lanternfly infestation, officials announced this week. The state’s Department of ...

Your fresh Christmas tree can play host to several types of pests. To prevent an infestation, it's important to check for pests several times before you bring your Christmas tree inside. If you can't ...

Keep the critters away this Christmas. Your fresh Christmas tree can play host to several types of pests. To prevent an infestation, it's important to check for pests several times before you bring ...