Asian Longhorned Beetle
Learn how to recognize signs of this invasive pest and prevent tree damage.
Author: Dr. Dave Coyle
Pine
Learn about Pine trees, cherished for their year-round greenery and functional uses in landscapes.
Asian Longhorned Beetle – A New Invasive Tree Pest In South Carolina
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB; Anoplophora glabripennis) is not easy to miss – adults of this large, black beetle with white spots, black and white striped antennae, and blueish feet are between...
Stinging Caterpillars
Learn how to recognize these caterpillars and protect yourself from their stings.
Bradford Pear
The Bradford pear tree, while a common component of many managed landscapes, is prone to breakage from storms and is the primary reason for invasive Callery pear trees in natural areas.
Be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)
The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is the latest non-native species to take hold in the U.S. This planthopper is large, about a half-inch long, and originally from China/Bangladesh/Vietnam. It was first...
Fig Buttercup
Pretty yellow flowers? Check. Great for the landscape? No check! The fig buttercup, also known as the lesser celandine or pilewort, is a non-native plant from Europe and Northern Africa that has the...
The Emerald Ash Borer – Worst Invasive Tree Pest of this Generation?
Who would have thought that a little green beetle – not even an inch long – would cause billions of dollars in damage and lead to the death of millions of trees? The emerald ash borer (EAB for...