Agriculture officials in Marin County are alerting property owners and arborists to be on the lookout for a tiny invasive beetle that attacks oak trees, after the insect was detected last month in ...

The species can also harm trees by infecting them with pathogens from the fungus they carry and feed upon. Infestation can spread to a tree’s trunk and ultimately kill the plant, the county said.

A bite or sting from an insect can be a concern, especially if you're not sure what's caused it or it leads to unexpected or worrying symptoms. Our guide matches photos of stings to the different ...

Cottonwood trees disperse seeds via wind, using white, fluffy tufts. This typically lasts four weeks, from late May to late June. The trees are common in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, growing near ...

Grand firs are hardy trees that have no serious insect or pest issues. These are big trees that can reach up to 250 feet in good conditions, so make sure you have enough room. However, there's now ...

Some edible wild mushrooms, like hen-of-the-woods and oyster mushrooms, may be easier to identify. However, it’s important to only forage for wild mushrooms if you’ve been properly trained.

The tree is 400 years old, armored in rough bark, and dead. Millions of hemlocks across the Southern Appalachians are dying, victims of an Asian insect that has moved faster than efforts to stop it.

In the Thuringian Forest or the Harz Mountains, dead spruce trees (Picea abies) dot the landscape like skeletons. Many have ...

The emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that’s killed millions of trees across the United States, was found in several ...

CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) are intensifying efforts to combat the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation ...

Hundreds of volunteers across five counties participated in the first Goldspotted Oak Borer Blitz, surveying oak trees for signs of the invasive beetle and contributing valuable data to help protect ...