Fungi may help some tree-killer beetles turn a tree’s natural defense system against itself. This fungi-made perfume might explain why bark beetles tend to swarm the same tree. As climate change makes ...

Bark beetles may use receptors in their antennae to detect and feast on fungus-infected trees. The Eurasian spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) – found in Europe, Asia and some parts of Africa – ...

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As Colorado experiences its signature whiplash weather, arborists are warning that stressed trees are more vulnerable to pests and diseases. Peel back the bark, and you may find a predator in your ...

The seasons are changing from fall to winter, and one of the major changes to the environment is that the deciduous trees have lost their leaves. Evergreen trees may still have green needles, but all ...

Dead limbs, exposed roots, and fungus are signs a tree is in trouble. Dead limbs, visible fungus, or storm damage can all point to deeper issues—an arborist can help decide if the tree can be saved or ...

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Pat McElhenny, Pennsylvania Stewardship Manager at the Nature Conservancy, explains one of two diseases impacting beech trees. Beech trees are facing extinction. "When you say northern hardwood, that ...