The southern pine beetle (SPB) (Dendroctonus frontalis) and black turpentine beetle (BTB) (Dendroctonus terebrans) are serious pests of pines in Florida’s natural, cultivated, and landscape areas.

CHARLESTOWN — The southern pine beetle is a tiny thing, no bigger than a grain of rice. But don’t be fooled by its size. The diminutive beetle can cause a lot of damage. Considered the most ...

Hundreds of dead trees will be cleared in the next few weeks near Montauk and Amagansett to prevent fire danger caused by the southern pine beetle. A $1 million project to clear brush and create fire ...

The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will pay $2.2 million to cut trees decimated by the southern pine beetle on Long Island’s South Fork, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday.

ASHEVILLE, NC– The USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) today announced the publication of a new synthesis of research on the southern pine beetle, a native bark beetle that impacts ...

The southern pine beetle is the most harmful insect pest to Mississippi forests. This is evidenced by its scientific name, which is translated to mean “tree killer”. There is good news and bad news ...

A beetle that has killed millions of acres of pines in southern forests is munching its way north into New England and new research suggests its tree-killing prowess could be magnified in cooler ...

Nottingham >> An unprecedented infestation of Southern Pine Beetles in pitch pine trees in Nottingham County Park has led to the decimation of a significant portion of the native tree species. County ...

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 ...

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As he waits with his daughter for the school bus, Tom Langmead can hear the pine bark beetles munching on pine trees at High Oaks Park. “You can actually hear them as you're standing at the bus stop – ...