Despite the damage incurred by recent hurricanes, notably Hurricane Michael in 2018, the pine tree industry in Florida still is a major contributor to the state’s economy. This industry includes the ...
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 ...
Bark beetle outbreaks and wildfire alone are not a death sentence for Colorado's beloved forests--but when combined, their toll may become more permanent, shows new research from the University of ...
Trees, especially pine trees, are in for challenging times. Although pine trees are relatively drought tolerant, ongoing drought, as we’ve experienced in Marin County for several years, has caused ...
In Finland, forest stands damaged by the European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) tend to concentrate in groups and form ...
Bark beetles are a pivotal component of forest ecosystems, acting as both ecosystem engineers and agents of disturbance. Their outbreaks can lead to significant tree mortality, thereby reshaping ...
Bark beetles are capitalizing on the weakened state of Northern Nevada's trees due to persistent drought conditions, and hundreds of Jeffrey Pines in the Galena area are the latest victims. Bark ...
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 – ...
Ponderosa pines show dieback caused by Ips bark beetles, which attack a wide variety of pines injured by fire or storms or weakened by drought. Bark beetles normally target trees that are struggling ...
Banner image: A forest in the San Juan range of the Rocky Mountains, with dead Engelmann spruce trees alongside live aspen trees. (Credit: Robert Andrus) Bark beetle outbreaks and wildfire alone are ...
Banner image: A forest in the San Juan range of the Rocky Mountains, with dead Engelmann spruce trees alongside live aspen trees. (Credit: Robert Andrus) Bark beetle outbreaks and wildfire alone are ...