The Press of Atlantic City

Control the white pine weevil with insecticide

Question: My white pine tree is turning brown on the tip. Do you have any idea of what may be going on or what I can spray? Answer: A smaller than normal size of a leader branch, followed by wilting, ...
Marin Independent Journal

As drought continues, look for pine bark beetles

Trees, especially pine trees, are in for challenging times. Although pine trees are relatively drought tolerant, ongoing drought, as we’ve experienced in Marin County for several years, has caused ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Danger lurks: Native pine bark beetles attack stressed or dying trees

Despite the damage incurred by recent hurricanes, notably Hurricane Michael in 2018, the pine tree industry in Florida still is a major contributor to the state’s economy. This industry includes the ...
NBC Montana

Forest Service sprays Lake Como campground trees against pine beetles

DARBY, Mont. - The Forest Service is spraying mature pine trees with insecticide at Lake Como campgrounds on the Bitterroot National Forest, north of Darby. It's an effort to prevent Mountain Pine ...
News Tribune

These invasive, wasp-like insects are eating Pierce County pine trees

You may notice a pine sawfly on your pine trees this spring or summer. The pesky creatures are more disturbance than damage, but The News Tribune has gathered advice on what to do about them. A common ...