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Invasive moth spreads to new state: Where else has it been detected?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...
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Community helps to capture invasive caterpillar on Kauaʻi

With help from the community, an invasive caterpillar was captured on Kauaʻi.
The Advocate

Buck moth caterpillars likely to come out in force this spring. Here’s what to know in LA.

I’m reaching out to see what you can tell me about the buck moths that seem to have exploded in neighborhoods across New Orleans in mid-December. Is this normal, and what should I know about them? I ...

NM Forestry Division: Bark beetle tree mortality more than doubled for second consecutive year

Though the focus of his expertise is firmly rooted underground, Victor Lucero spends many hours each year working for the New ...
Richland Source

A Stroll Through the Garden: Bagworms are eating my spruce

An Ashland reader recently noticed some curious little, almost lantern-like attachment appearing on her spruce. At first glance, these little cocoons looked like little lanterns in her evergreen.
The Cincinnati Enquirer

A look back at a year of gardening in Cincinnati, from cicadas to snow

When I get to this time of the year, I like to take a look back at events or issues that may have had an influence on our lawn and garden practices. When I do, my mind defaults to the weather. For the ...