The elm seed bug hasn’t lived in La Plata County for long, but it didn’t struggle to gain a foothold in the region. It is harmless to humans, but it is an invasive species that preys on the seeds of ...

Looking upward into the branches of a very large elm tree. - Alex Cristi /Getty Images Summertime shade might be the most obvious benefit trees provide, but they also improve air quality, cool the air ...

BECKET — There’s a tiny insect new to Berkshire County that is munching on leaves, giving some trees a ghostly, wintry appearance even in the midst of summer — entirely defoliating elms. The elm ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 17—New Mexico has had many invaders over the centuries, large, medium and small. The latest is in the latter group: It's a ...

A new six-legged creature has taken up residence in Grand Junction and appears to be here to stay. You'll have to squint a bit to see it, since it's roughly the size of a grain of rice. Chances are ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that an invasive tree pest has been found in Franklin and Delaware counties. According to ODNR's website, a ...

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) just announced that a new invasive insect called the elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) is threatening New York’s elm trees. The exotic pest was ...

If you notice a substance that looks like ash or soot on your trees, it's likely not the result of a fire. Instead, you're ...