The elm seed bug hasn’t lived in La Plata County for long, but it didn’t struggle to gain a foothold in the region. It is harmless to humans, but it is an invasive species that preys on the seeds of ...

The little buggers are back: elm seed bugs. We only had a couple months of peace and now they're in the house again. Actually, I'm sure they just hibernated in the cracks and crevices of the house.

It's not easy being green, especially for elm trees. This summer -- like others -- the no-fuss granddaddy of shade trees is a host for disease, insects and a foul stench. And the common but deadly ...

BECKET — There’s a tiny insect new to Berkshire County that is munching on leaves, giving some trees a ghostly, wintry appearance even in the midst of summer — entirely defoliating elms. The elm ...