The elm seed bug hasn’t lived in La Plata County for long, but it didn’t struggle to gain a foothold in the region. It is harmless to humans, but it is an invasive species that preys on the seeds of ...

A new invasive specie of insect has been discovered in Ohio. The elm zigzag sawfly feeds on the leaves of elm trees, according to a news release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new invasive insect is emerging in Central Ohio, and state officials want to know if you see one. Elm zigzag sawfly adults were ...

BECKET — There’s a tiny insect new to Berkshire County that is munching on leaves, giving some trees a ghostly, wintry appearance even in the midst of summer — entirely defoliating elms. The elm ...

Q: For the last two years, my house in the near North Valley is infested this time of year with a small bug (about a ¼ inch long) that is dark-colored and seems to have wings. I haven’t seen them fly, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 17—New Mexico has had many invaders over the centuries, large, medium and small. The latest is in the latter group: It's a ...

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Elm seed bugs (arocatus melanocephalus) are relatively new to Idaho. They first established in 2009 near Boise but have since been found throughout the state wherever elm trees grow. While similar to ...

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Larvae of the invasive elm zigzag sawfly create a distinctive “zigzag” while feeding on elm leaves. The insect has been confirmed in Minnesota for the first time, the state agriculture department ...

Plenty of stories, or article ideas, come from the phrase “I made the mistake of opening Facebook … ” Monday was no different. On one of the local pages was a photo of an inconspicuous insect and ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota agriculture officials announced Tuesday the discovery of an invasive insect new to the state. According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the elm zigzag sawfly was ...