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San Diego plans to remove the tree after the city posted a caution sign about possible debris.

Scientists weigh the threat of introducing a new wasp to the US. They could help control the burgeoning spotted lanternfly population, but may be a risk to native insects.

Some techniques for trapping and killing the bugs have shown promise, but other methods, including importing a predator fly, are being considered.

Grant project proposed for Rancho Santa Fe could test new method of trapping, monitoring palm weevils

Throughout Southern California, palm trees have fallen victim to the South American palm weevil infestation, once stately skyline trees sadly dropping into a frown.

Scientists are using pheromones to disrupt the mating patterns of invasive and insecticide-resistant beetles called weevils.

UC Riverside scientists are on the hunt for a chemical called pheromone that disrupts “evil” weevils’ mating.

The search is on for a pheromone to disrupt mating of an evil weevil.

[UC Riverside scientists are on the hunt for a chemical that disrupts “evil” weevils’ mating and prevents them from destroying California’s supply of avocados.]