One morning this week while tying some unruly grapevines to their trellis wire, I came across an interesting insect that was hard to miss. It was a grapevine beetle just resting there on a grape leaf.
Big black beetles with long antennae might be skittering around your yard or patio this time of year, but fear not: These are just the relatively harmless palo verde beetles, also known as palo verde ...
KAILUA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle continues to wreak havoc on Oahu’s trees, recent detections also raised concerns on the Big Island but early efforts appear to be ...
Adult coconut rhinoceros beetles, a highly destructive invasive pest that has devastated Oahu palm trees, have been detected on the Big Island for the first time. While beetle larvae were discovered ...
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE, Hawaii (KITV) — On Hawaii Island, efforts have been underway to prevent the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle. The invasive insect has been found in Waikoloa village several ...
MANGILAO, Guam — One of this island’s most notorious invasive species apparently is helping another, researchers say. A recent study shows that a lack of birds and rats — because of the brown tree ...
The hot summer months in the U.S. can mean sweltering temperatures, unpredictable thunderstorms, and more bug infestations. While it's natural to see more pests during the summertime, though, some ...
IDYLLWILD — The trouble started as a rust-colored tinge at the top of the pine trees on Jim Johnson’s lot in this village. Johnson, a lifelong resident of the mountain town, knew what would come next ...
Until we look at the world we live in from an airplane, it’s hard to understand the real meaning of the “big picture.” With the help of EcoFlight, a program designed to “engage America’s youth in the ...
It’s a hard thing, updating an iconic vehicle. Volkswagen did a successful reboot of the Beetle in 1998, and the retro Beetle quickly became as familiar as the original that inspired it. It even ...