With the invasive insect feeding on the sap of trees and vines, they say it can pose a threat to Virginia’s agriculture.

VDACS discovers the first box tree moths in Virginia, threatening boxwood plants, commonly used in landscaping.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in ...

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in ...

Invasive plants harm local ecosystems, discover methods to control them!

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Inspectors at the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) discovered a new ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) confirms the invasive spotted lanternfly has been spotted in Virginia. VDACS said they were first… ...

Plants can bring beauty, shade, and biodiversity to your backyard, but not all plants are welcome. Some species are outright ...

July has brought more than scorching temperatures and humidity to Charlottesville. There has also been a sharp increase in spotted lanternfly sightings. First found in the United States in ...

Crush them. Just crush individual insects. Go after them, kill them," a spotted lanternfly specialist said. "Take out all of ...

An invasive insect that scientists feared would make its way to Virginia has been found in Clarke County. Virginia Department ...