After infested trees were recently discovered near the Tannery Arts Center, the city of Santa Cruz is asking community members to watch out for signs of a tiny 'shothole borer' beetle that has the ...

From fungus gnats to thrips, common houseplant pests can be a real nuisance, but with a bit of know-how, they will disappear ...

Expert insight: Basil Camu stresses that ‘pruning at this time can cause stress and reduce the tree's ability to heal.’ He ...

We’ve had our share of rain this season, especially compared to the last few years. I recently visited with someone who ...

The area has seen an increase in leaf diseases but most are minor issues for otherwise healthy plants.

Here's why knowing the difference between ladybugs and Asian lady beetles matters—plus how to keep the invasive species out ...

Small, but destructive, bark beetles are quietly putting stress on Peninsula oaks and pines. Early detection of this group of ...

The spotted lanternfly has been making its presence known all over, especially on Long Island, but biologists like Eric ...

Also, pesticides will kill beneficial insects, such as pollinators. Do not apply when trees or shrubs are in bloom or if ...

Laurel wilt was first detected in the United States in Savannah, Georgia, in 2002. The fungus can kill a tree within weeks. Some of its rapid devastation includes wiping out more than 90% of the ...

Drought in the middle of the country has opened the door for pests and pathogens that can kill trees. That’s particularly true of a fungus that’s decimating bur oak trees, once known as the 'King of ...