Scientists identify 'mystery beetle' attacking blueberry farms across North Carolina

North Carolina's blueberry farmers may have a beetle problem. A new study from North Carolina State University has identified ...
CNET

An Entomologist Told Us the Fastest Way to Get Rid of Fruit Flies. Here's What to Do

Fruit flies have an almost supernatural ability to materialize the moment conditions are right. One overripe peach, a ...
Antelope Valley Press

Borers and bark beetles threaten Antelope Valley trees

There are two types of borers that attack plants in the Antelope Valley. If you have noticed a white foamy discharge coming ...
Taos NewsOpinion

Fruitless year can be beneficial for tree health

An unseasonably warm March and successive hard freezes around April 17 of this year spelled a combination too weird and ...
The Sanford Herald

GARDEN GUIDE: THE KINDEST CUT: Why your fruit trees need fruit removed

If you look at your fruit trees this week and see clusters of peaches or apples along the branches of your trees, it is time ...
Taipei Times

Plum rains can bring mites and bugs to pomelos

The nation enters plum rain season this month, which often leads to the spread of pests or diseases in crops, it said.
The Guardian

Country diary: A bug bacchanalia on an old lime tree

Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: Firebugs congregate in large numbers to feast and mate – and this is the first time we’ve known their revelry on the farm At this time of year the farm is a popular spot, ...
The Guardian

Country diary: A solid ball of bees, right in front of me – what a stroke of luck

Cranbrook, Kent: The swarm has gathered in a plum tree, looking for a new home. And I have just the place There comes this moment in May when I’m still anticipating the fresh green of spring, but ...
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Tiny insect hijacks tree

Tiny insect hijacks tree 👉 Learn more real-world outdoor skills: This strange growth on a hickory leaf is called a gall, caused by a tiny insect called phylloxera. The wild part is that the insect ...
The Daily Meal on MSN

11 tips and tricks for growing fruit trees in your garden

Keeping a garden full of fresh fruit might seem intimidating, but it's not hard with the right care. Here's 11 expert tips ...
The Hindu

Mortality of neem trees goes up in A.P.; scientists blame fungus, insect attack

Scientists of Dr. Y.S.R. Horticulture University (Dr.YSRHU), Venkataramannagudem in West Godavari district, have launched investigations after cases of increased mortality of Neem trees (Azadirachta ...
Los Angeles Times

Why Kelsey Plum, who left a dynasty to build her own, believes this is the Sparks’ year

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Sparks guard Kelsey Plum forfeited $1.4 million to help the rebuilding team bolster its roster. After posting a 21 ...