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 ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Conservation groups notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today that they intend to sue over the agency’s failure to make a timely designation of lifesaving critical ...

Tiny clumps of sticky pine sap poke from between the coarse bark on a loblolly pine towering more than 100 feet above the Wakulla State Forest. A few steps more through the woods and another pine is ...

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 ...

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 ...

The pine tree industry is a major contributor to Florida’s economy despite the loss of thousands of acres of trees due to recent hurricanes, notably Hurricane Michael in 2018. The pine industry ...

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 ...