The Orsillus maculatus was found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialists, arriving in cypress cones ...

These half-inch long, invasive Orsillus maculatus, a spore-spreading seed bug, were found inside undeclared cypress cones at ...

Construction on a major East Texas highway has been halted for more than a year now, and each day comes at a cost. TXDOT says ...

The chainsaws are being primed for a swathe of mature trees which line the streets of downtown New Plymouth. The 15m-high ...

US Customs and Border Protection said agents intercepted invasive insects known to damage cypress trees and carry fungus ...

Agriculture specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirm that rare invasive seed bugs were intercepted on ...

Pine cone foraging is a fun and eco-friendly way to immerse yourself in nature while collecting materials for creative projects. This activity lets you wander through the quiet beauty of forests while ...

The tree's signature traits include its short, wide needles and small cones. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Hemlock trees can grow up to 150-feet tall and can be easily ...

The half-inch-long insects were discovered among fresh cypress cones, brought for medicinal purposes, during a routine ...

When it comes to getting our kids started on a path to enjoying the outdoors, it’s easy to lose sight of the main objective when the game itself gets in the way. That’s why kicking things off with a ...

The Shops sit just off a section of Durant Road that’s become a sea of construction cones and heavy machinery, as NCDOT gears up for a major new project: a new bridge on Durant that will sail over the ...