New Orleans residents marveled in wonder this week after a rare winter storm dropped a historic 10 inches of snow on the Crescent City. While the storm turned downtown into a beautiful winter ...

The Mediterranean oak borer, a miniscule beetle no bigger than a sesame seed, has been discovered in trees around the Portland area. The invasive pest native to Europe, the Middle East and North ...

Infestations can spread silently. Officials issue warning as harmful insects spread across US region: 'Highly vulnerable' first appeared on The Cool Down.

It's a common myth that Spanish moss damages live oak trees. Find out the truth and learn about the benefits of Spanish moss for wildlife.

A drive to the mountains in San Diego County means you're surrounded by nature, trees especially, which have been facing a major threat from something so small you might not even notice it. You will ...

It’s less than a half-inch long but it can fell a giant oak tree in no time. The goldspotted oak borer, GSOB or Agrilus auroguttatus, is a 0.4-inch bullet-shaped beetle with six golden spots on its ...

Q: I live in a rural area that is surrounded by large oak trees. They attract a variety of squirrels and other wildlife. Other than fencing off every tree, is there any way of protecting fruit trees ...

An invasive insect from Europe and the Middle East is attacking several Oregon white oak trees in the Wilsonville area, and state researchers say it's been found in other pest traps in the past few ...

Dead trees line the Salt Creek and Platte River near Mahoney State Park in June 2025. Horticulturists with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission were stumped when they started seeing significant ...

Young and newly planted trees need particular care and attention to increase their chance of survival. Especially in the cold ...