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Jan 19 2026SCIENCE

Ladybugs to the Rescue: A Natural Way to Fight Pine Tree Pests

In the forests and parks of Mediterranean Europe, a tiny invader is causing big problems. The tortoise scale insect, known as Toumeyella parvicornis, is spreading quickly among stone pine trees. This pest has already made its way into three European countries, and experts are worried about its poten

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