A California zoo has put the rarest insects on Earth — also known as “tree lobsters” — on exhibit to the public as part of a breeding program, officials said. Lord Howe Island stick insects — so named ...
Safeguarding your trees against pests is important to their health and longevity. Invasive species can wreak havoc by defoliating or infecting trees, and left untreated, can lead to loss of limbs and ...
INDIANAPOLIS — "A lot of times when you’re looking for insect pests, you’re looking at the underside of leaves," said Mike Volz, arborist and District Manager at Davey Tree Experts. Mike Volz is a ...
Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in Menlo Park discuss a tree-related topic from general care and planting tips to how ...
It might be a good idea to dispose of this year’s Christmas tree sooner rather than later. While it’s not a regular occurrence during the holiday season, University of Wisconsin-Madison entomologist ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An invasive insect known to attack conifer trees was discovered on out-of-state Christmas tree products that were shipped to big box stores in Oregon. The Oregon Department of ...
As temperatures drop, holiday trees can occasionally shelter small insects like aphid nymphs or spider mites. Specialists recommend giving your tree a quick shake before bringing it indoors. It helps ...
The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a deceptively attractive metallic-green adult beetle with a red abdomen. But few people ever actually see the insect itself — just the trail of ...
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Bugs can hide in real Christmas trees — but experts say they're harmless indoors
"Most Christmas trees are full of essential oils that we associate with the season. However, the fragrance of the Fraser Fir ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Between the drought this summer and the presence of an insect known as the Spotted Lanternfly, these are dangerous times for the health of our trees and shrubs. Because of ...
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