Old outdoor structures can attract more than mildew and rot, especially when consistent moisture creates the perfect ...

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 ...

Another way to lure beneficial insects to your garden is to incorporate plants they're attracted to. Many of the insects we ...

In between beach days and backyard barbecues, the end of summer is a good time to examine your trees for signs of hazardous invasive insects. The USDA has named August as Tree Check Month to encourage ...

Dear Jamie: Stopping insects before they enter your house is always better than trying to treat an infestation once it is established. Insects can cause direct structural damage or increase the wood’s ...

Q: I have been buying firewood (mesquite and eucalyptus) to burn some and use some for woodcrafts like lathe-turned vases. It is common for the wood to be full of large round and oblong holes that are ...

Invasive beetles might be boring through the valley oaks in your neighborhood. Mediterranean oak borers were first identified in the city of Sacramento last July. They target oaks native to Sacramento ...