Q. We have several large oak trees with leaves that are curling like they are dry. I can’t really see anything on the leaves. Are other oaks in the area doing this? A. We are receiving numerous ...

‘I have some weird, seemingly hollow, green, round balls falling from my oak tree. What in the world are these things?” — S.Y. You are describing an interesting growth that can occur on a variety of ...

They’re back — millions of biting mites floating on the fall breezes. Say hello again to the invisible, infuriating, oak leaf itch mite, and, while you’re at it, keep an eye out for one of its kissin’ ...

Seeing unusual growths on your trees? Learn what oak tree galls look like, what causes them and how to manage them with ...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- People in the Kansas City region may soon feel the bite as favorable weather and environmental conditions have led to a boom in the oak leaf itch mite population. According to ...

Question: Yesterday I read that “oaks are a keystone species”. What exactly does that mean? Answer: A keystone species is a plant, animal or microorganism that is vitally important to its environment.