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Six counties in Alabama have documented damages from Emerald Tree Borers. What is this invasive species and are they easy to treat?
A: If a picture is worth a thousand words, your photo says it all. The curling, distorted stems and leaves are classic symptoms of exposure to herbicide. There are no other disorders or diseases that ...
What can you learn from a tree's leaves? Discover how leaf shapes, edges, patterns, and more can help you identify a tree in the forest.
The dotted paropsine leaf beetle (Paropsis atomaria), an invasive pest native to Australia, was first discovered in California in 2022 and is rapidly spreading throughout Southern California targeting ...
HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Residents on the west side of Hawaiʻi Island are being asked to help prevent the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle. The county’s Department of Agriculture… ...
In the insect world, few creatures demonstrate such extraordinary feats of strength as the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules). This remarkable insect, named after the mythological Greek hero famed ...
Leaf-cutting ant attack in initial pine plantations and growth of defoliated plants Ataque de formigas cortadeiras em plantios iniciais de pinus e crescimento de plantas desfolhadas ...
A new nanozyme-powered TB test improves detection in people with HIV, offering rapid, electricity-free diagnosis via a beetle-inspired chip.
In leaf-cutting ants, the action of pathogenic agents varies depending on caste and individual, with some individuals being more susceptible than others, and depending on the means of fungus ...
An invasive beetle species with a taste for oak trees has been detected in Novato. The county agriculture department announced the discovery of Mediterranean oak borers on Monday and called upon ...
Residents in Portsmouth and beyond are being asked to keep an eye out for spectacular stag beetles this summer and record any sightings online, as part of a wildlife charity’s national Great ...