Laurie Reid Dukes, Charlotte's city arborist, spreads sticky insect barrier on tree band meant to catch cankerworms in Elmwood Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. If you're new to Charlotte, let's ...

Safeguarding your trees against pests is important to their health and longevity. Invasive species can wreak havoc by defoliating or infecting trees, and left untreated, can lead to loss of limbs and ...

Fall cankerworms are again poised to make their annual appearance in Charlotte, forming a chow-line for area hardwood trees. The females lay their eggs on branches and twigs where caterpillars hatch ...

Tiny black-and-white spotted lanternfly nymphs are about to emerge and begin climbing up trees to feed on softer, new growth, according to Penn State Extension. If you’re among those in the Lehigh ...