As I walked past a small, damaged cottonwood tree, I noticed an iridescent movement. It was a black beetle with numerous glimmering dots, even on its large eyes. It had an oval body, a blunt head and ...

Research on bark and wood-boring beetles and their mutualistic interactions with microorganisms is rapidly evolving, driven by the need to understand the ...

Asparagus beetles overwinter in plant debris, so removing fronds in winter will reduce their numbers. This article is part of ourOrganic Pest Control Series, which includes articles on attracting ...

Meet America s newest pest. It s a small wood-boring beetle from India, and it could be in decorative pine cones or potpourri in your home. If the beetle takes to its new surroundings, pine trees ...