State agencies are asking the public to keep an eye out for invasive insects known for boring into trees. The Washington Invasive Species Council, Washington State Department of Natural Resources ...

As I walked past a small, damaged cottonwood tree, I noticed an iridescent movement. It was a black beetle with numerous glimmering dots, even on its large eyes. It had an oval body, a blunt head and ...

Question: Over the past several years, I have started planting edible trees and shrubs in my landscape including pears, peaches, figs and even a pomegranate. Most are doing well, but after the leaves ...

Lea Nash was talking to her neighbor about Oregon's newest pest when one flew into her neck — or so she thought. Standing near their Eugene homes close to River Road, the bug bounced off her neck and ...

The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a deceptively attractive metallic-green adult beetle with a red abdomen. But few people ever actually see the insect itself — just the trail of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The state of Washington is asking residents to keep an eye out for invasive insects on trees this summer. Late summer is usually the peak for invasive wood-boring insects to ...

Devils Lake is preparing for unwelcome visitors in the form of a possible wood-boring insect infestation that could prove ...