February 6, 2025
South Carolina’s forests have their share of pests – this we know. And while most of these pests are native and typically only impact stressed or injured trees, several non-native species are present and established in our state. Of those non-native species, a few are true invasives, capable of causing widespread economic and/or ecological damage. […]
February 3, 2025
South Carolina residents should be on the lookout for another invader: the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). Originally from Southeastern Asia, the spotted lanternfly (SLF) was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 and is now established in 14 surrounding states, reaching as far south as North Carolina. Spotted lanternfly prefers Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) […]
March 27, 2023
The forests of South Carolina – like those throughout the United States – certainly have their share of pests. While most of these pests are native and typically only impact stressed or injured trees, several non-native species are present and established in South Carolina. And of those non-native species, a few are true invasives, capable […]
