December 2023 was not a good time to be an insect in a Christmas tree. It began with a TikTok post: “Beware of the real trees.” Written by Andrea Coward of Ohio, the post included a series of pictures ...

Doug Hundley is a spokesperson for the National Christmas Tree Association. Are There Bugs in Your Christmas Tree? To find out how worried we should be about bug-filled evergreens, we checked in with ...

Then, share your own stories in the comments section below! Is it a pine cone — or bugs about to hatch? Every year around this time, people share social media posts warning about "walnut-sized" brown ...

Some bugs are OK, others are not, and the same goes for trees growing in the D.C. region. What should you be on the lookout for? During a walk-through at Patuxent River State Park, Davey Tree Expert ...

A video of a couple who were left traumatized by what they found in their Christmas tree has gone viral on TikTok. The clip was shared by @eatingbirdfood and has garnered more than 6.8 million views ...

We adore real Christmas trees because they’re gorgeous, fragrant, and a renewable resource that can be recycled. But when you bring a live tree indoors, are you bringing in anything else? If you’ve ...

Lugging home a real Christmas tree is one of the most cherished holiday rituals. But a surprising trend is making waves online: families decorating their freshly cut tree… only to discover tiny ...