Doug Hundley is a spokesperson for the National Christmas Tree Association. Are There Bugs in Your Christmas Tree? To find out how worried we should be about bug-filled evergreens, we checked in ...
University of Minnesota scientists have identified the chemicals tree-killing beetles use to communicate. Those could be formulated into repellents to safeguard one of the state’s signature trees.
Specifically, a chemical called mectinite is used to kill boring insects. First, holes are drilled around the base of the tree, then tubes (which are connected to a pressurized container of mectinite) ...
It is not the same beetle found in the area a few months ago that has also been attacking avocado trees in Southern California. Don't miss out on Bay Area news, delivered to your inbox twice a week.