Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a plant with so many strikes against it that it has largely struck out with gardeners. Who wants an invasive plant that smells bad (like burned or rancid peanut ...

If you're growing grapes, other fruits or hops, be on the lookout. Spotted lanternflies are still present in Massachusetts. An invasive, spotted lanternflies were first discovered in the Bay State in ...

Virginia Tech researchers are working to develop a native fungus to kill the invasive tree-of-heaven, a preferred host for the destructive spotted lanternfly. The tree-of-heaven, or Ailanthus ...

They first showed up in the northeast U.S. years ago, and it seems spotted lanternflies have made themselves right at home, with populations growing in our region. James McGlone, associate director of ...