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As temperatures rise, local officials warn residents about the Western Pine Bark Beetle, a native insect that affects ...
Southern pine beetles are among the most destructive forest pests in the Southeast, capable of potential widespread damage.
The southern pine beetle, an invasive species first detected on Long Island in 2014, is unfortunately here to stay.
Chris Rhodes, the CEO and President of Southern Pine Electric spoke to the Chamber of Commerce to talk about the electric utility industry.
11Alive Exclusives These tiny insects have already caused $254M in damages in Georgia Southern pine beetles are so small you can barely see them, but the havoc they cause is impossible to ignore.
The southern pine beetle jumps from tree to tree killing each one it its path. This year's infestation will likely add to the state's growing $254 million bill.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is offering financial relief from the southern pine beetle damage that has struck all counties in Alabama. The Emergency Forest ...
According to the Alabama Forestry Commission, 10,253 southern pine beetle spots have been identified. These spots affected approximately 3.1 million trees across the state and left around 3.5 ...
Southern pine beetles kill pine trees by feeding off the nutrients the trees need. Drew Metzler with the Alabama Forest Commission said the beetles are good at doing a lot of damage in a short amount ...
The last significant southern pine beetle outbreak in North Carolina was in the early 2000s.
An old nemesis of North Carolina's pine forests is having a resurgence in other Southeastern states as southern pine beetle outbreaks are decimating forest stands in parts of South Carolina and ...