A palm tree on the La Jolla Recreation Center grounds is slated for removal after the city of San Diego confirmed it has been infested with the South American palm weevil. The palm weevil — a type of ...

The emerald ash borer is an invasive species of tiny green beetle that has been killing millions of trees across the country.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Closeup of a hand holding a green leaf with aphid infestation. - Tomasz Klejdysz/Getty Images Common tree pests fall into three ...

Woodpeckers like to eat emerald ash borer larvae. You may notice an increase in woodpeckers peeling off the outermost layers ...

Don’t panic if you see spots on your tree’s leaves or something strange on the bark. Get to work diagnosing the problem with this guide that features pictures of common tree diseases and pests that ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- A new invasive pest now moving north from Mexico and San Diego County has Southern California's palm trees in its sights. The South American palm weevil attacks palm trees, ...

Growing your own fruit trees is a rewarding and surprisingly easy experience. One downside? The delicious, fragrant fruits they produce can be a haven for hungry pests. Luckily, several varieties are ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Recently a homeowner in Hamilton County posted on the Indiana Native Plant Society Facebook page with concerns about aphids, mites, and apple scab in her maple and oak trees.