NEW ORLEANS – George Bevan just wanted to add a little holiday cheer to his office, but he ended up with a praying mantis infestation courtesy of his Christmas tree. Bevan set up the tiny tree, which ...

SNEAD, Ala. — It’s not unusual for unexpected guests to drop in for Christmas, but a northern Alabama family was a little bit bugged by their uninvited visitors this year. Rebecca Howard, of Snead, ...

However, this is not a common or dangerous problem. Christmas tree farms take precautions to prevent "harmless hitchhikers." By one estimate, only 1 in 100,000 Christmas trees has a post-harvest pest.

SPRINGFIELD, Va. (WSET) - Now that you're decking the halls for Christmas time, here's a reminder about what a real tree could be smuggling in your home. Hidden in the branches of your festive tree ...

Do you have a Christmas tree in your home? You might want to check it. Officials in Erie County, Ohio are warning of walnut-sized and shaped masses in trees. Turns out, they could hold inside them 100 ...

Not a creature was stirring — except for the praying mantis. A resurfaced video from 2018 showing a home infested by praying mantises that snuck in nestled in the tree is once again sparking fears of ...

As families gather to start decking the halls this holiday season, some are reminding others to check their fresh Christmas trees for any pests before trimming. Andrea Coward said she and her family ...

Always examine Christmas trees before you buy them, or you could be in for one of the grossest experiences of your life. If you already have one, time to become Sherlock Holmes with your tree so you ...