This is because the beetle can break down the plant-derived compounds (phenolic glucosides) via a water-mediated process ...

It's the most common tree in Douglas County, but it's also under threat from the mountain pine beetle. As Colorado Gov. Jared ...

You spend enough time outside, you’re going to get stung. Maybe it’s while you’re weeding, or moving lumber, or trying to ...

With the holiday season ending, the DNR wants folks to know that throwing away Christmas trees improperly can spread harmful ...

After trees fell across San Diego County during a holiday storm, experts say residents can protect themselves by learning to ...

Many Arkansans will begin disposing of their Christmas trees before too long, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is ...

Pine beetle infestations are quickly spreading across large areas of Colorado’s ponderosa pine forests, evident from aerial surveys conducted by the U.S. Forest Service over the last year. The USFS ...

Here in New England, the pine bark beetle also seems to be causing more tree deaths than previously, and ecologists have ...

Although a bug crawling out of a Christmas tree is scary, it can't do a lot of damage. The pests emerging from those living coniferous trees will not damage the tree, house, furniture, or the people ...

Winter may seem like a season of stillness, but science tells us a different story. Even in the quiet winter months, the natural world buzzes with activity. Insect migration patterns shift, animal ...

With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love. You’re likely to see more than one ...

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