Some of these harmful pests cause severe damage via brown, blistered, or swollen leaves, while others lay eggs that voraciously much on your boxwood.

In between beach days and backyard barbecues, the end of summer is a good time to examine your trees for signs of hazardous invasive insects. The USDA has named August as Tree Check Month to encourage ...

Your yard or home garden should serve as a tranquil oasis, where you can escape the worries of daily life and relax and unwind in a welcoming environment. However, there could be unwanted visitors ...

Local gardener Jocelyn Weissman has noticed these pests eating the leaves and creating webbing in her garden, prompting her to take action. “They’ve been eating the leaves, there’s like webbing and ...

A devastating pest that has killed tens of millions of oak trees in California was discovered for the first time in Minnesota, researchers announced this week. The “sudden oak death” pathogen, which ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- As you prepare to celebrate the holidays, choosing the perfect Christmas tree is part of the tradition. But in Hawaii, it's important to remember that live trees can bring ...

Regulations make it hard to introduce organisms that quash invasive species. Some experts see missed opportunities.

The emerald ash borer has a foothold in Upstate SC, destroying and damaging thousands of trees. Dr. Matt Bertone NC State University Yet another invasive species is creeping through South Carolina, ...

BURLINGTON — The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR), the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), and UVM Extension are once again alerting the public about ...