Q: A few branches of a beech tree on the edge of our woods looks like it’s been flocked with fake snow, and there’s piles of black ash or something underneath that area. What on Earth is going on? A: ...

This is one Maine bug with some serious moves. But you won’t find the boogie-woogie aphids getting down at a local club. These members of the insect family aphididae would rather spend time feeding on ...

If you’ve grown a peach, apple, or cherry tree for any length of time, you’ve almost certainly met the enemy. Tiny, soft-bodied, and deceptively inconspicuous at first glance, aphids are among the ...

Scout for aphids on fruit trees at least twice a week. The first place to check is on the undersides of leaves at the ends of twigs and branches. Aphid feeding can cause leaves to curl or twist. It ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image credits: Unsplash If you’ve grown a peach, apple, or cherry tree for any length of time, you’ve almost certainly met the ...