MIAMI -- A little beetle could cause big problems for Florida's multimillion-dollar avocado industry. Scientists are tracking the redbay ambrosia beetle as it crisscrosses the southeastern United ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Private Florida forest landowners in several Central Florida counties can apply for a program to help prevent an outbreak of southern pine beetles, known as “the most economically ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a legal victory for the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today designated 1,869 acres of lifesaving ­­critical habitat for the ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed today to finalize critical habitat for endangered Miami tiger beetles by May 8. The announcement marks a legal victory for the Center ...

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.

It’s summer, and you might spend your days at the pool, or hiking on the trails, but popular nighttime activities include catching those glowing beetles. Whether you refer to them as fireflies or ...

There are plenty of invasive and toxic plants in the Sunshine State, largely thanks to its warm, humid climate. But News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reports that out of all these different ...

Insects become pests for a number of reasons. They can invade your home, eat your plants, and endanger your family’s health. Blister beetles are an example of a pest that’s dangerous to both your ...