The beetles attack over 300 different species of plants, such as roses, and can also damage turf and trees. They also affect potatoes, tomatoes and blueberries. Japanese beetles are especially ...

The beetles attack over 300 different species of plants, such as roses, and can also damage turf and trees. They also affect potatoes, tomatoes and blueberries. Japanese beetles are ... how long it ...

Experts say there are likely more than the 11 beetles found last year. Kamloops city council will look at setting aside $200,000 for invasive species management this week.

A thriving pine tree ... do little to protect trees which are already infested. Bark surface sprays target beetles before they can enter the tree, but they can also be harmful to beneficial insects.

Although there are many natural ways to remove Japanese beetles, they can't give you a perfect outcome in all cases. While some just can treat larvae instead of adults, others require a lot of time to ...

Several Japanese beetles were trapped in Kamloops last summer and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is drawing up plans to stop its spread. The insect is a major threat to agriculture and a ...

Trees are living organisms that can respond actively to infection, whereas timber products must be treated chemically to make them resistant to rotting. Not having immune systems, trees have ...

The distribution of plants has been shaped by geological and climatic changes over time through repeated migration, ...

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

A western pine beetle rests on a sap mound on a pine tree. - Charles Wollertz/Getty Images ...

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