The Washington State Department of Agriculture is warning people to be careful to not bring pests home with their perfect tree this year. While the WSDA recommends buying a Washington or Pacific ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is encouraging individuals to exercise caution when selecting a Christmas tree this holiday season to prevent the spread of invasive pests.

Dogs have been used to successfully identify tree diseases in the UK for the first time – proving pooches aren't just a man's best friend. Ivor, a six-year-old cocker spaniel-labrador cross, has ...

The internet can be a confusing place. The truth is that ivy may not directly destroy a tree in a parasitic fashion, and it may even look quite lovely, but it can compete for nutrients, block sunlight ...

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Some people worry about bringing bugs into their homes with real Christmas trees. Pest control experts suggest inspecting trees for insects before decorating them, using a white sheet to easily spot ...

Growing the perfect Christmas tree takes about seven years, during which farmers need to keep insects, fungal pathogens and hungry deer at bay. While researchers suspect the distinctive piney ...

Boxelder bugs are "true bugs" and are related to stink bugs, cicadas and other insects with piercing and sucking mouthparts ... Starting in mid‑July, they move to female seed-bearing boxelder trees ...

It got me thinking about the importance of taking a beat to learn whether insects actually pose any harm — and, if so, how much — rather than immediately reaching for a spray can or calling in ...