bugs
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State asks you to check trees for invasive pests; August is the month to do this
The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees and swimming pools in their yards for harmful bugs as part of the national Tree Check Month in August. August is the… Continue reading
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Bah HumBUGs and disease are the problem in our forests
With milder winters, overstocked forests and past forest management practices, Washington’s forests are increasingly becoming a smorgasbord for tree-devouring insects. The 2014 annual insect and disease aerial survey found that insects and disease killed more than 4 million trees on… Continue reading