ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A microscopic insect is threatening New York’s red pines. Red pine scale feeds on the tree’s nutrients, forming white tufts at needle bases and branch tips. Experts are urging ...

It looks like lice on your trees. Unprecedented infestations of pine needle scale — a native insect that eats the needles of pine, spruce and fir trees — are on the rise on private lands in the High ...

My home has a long needle pine tree that has lost an excessive number of needles this season compared to previous years. I noticed that there is a white scale on the needles — both last years’ and the ...

Giant pine scale is an exotic pest that kills pine trees and can be spread by humans. So far, it has felled nearly 1,400 trees in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs, with the state's forestry industry ...

Q. I’ve noticed a white cotton-like substance on the tips of some of my pine branches, reminding me somewhat of one of those fake snow covered Christmas trees. What is this and should I be concerned? ...

In addition, pine cone scales fully protect the pine seeds on rainy days. On rainy days, stiff and flat pine cone scales are folded and turned into a curved shape. Given that scales fit perfectly ...

A silent threat is spreading through New York’s forests—and it's putting a key tree species at risk. Red pine scale is a tiny insect causing big damage, and state experts are turning to the public for ...

South Australia's $3 billion forestry industry says a pest that kills pine trees and is spread by humans needs to be eradicated. Giant pine scale was found in pine trees in the north-eastern Adelaide ...