Removing tree of heaven helps protect native plants, stops spotted lanternflies, and prevents damage to ecosystems and property. Experts say the best way to kill it is to cut the tree low and apply ...

While they won’t hurt humans, spotted lanternflies do pose a danger to important plant life in East Tennessee. Adam Watson is ...

Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive tree that has little value in the environment, and its aggressive root system is known to cause damage to pavement, sewer pipes and building ...

The spotted lanternfly has spread to 17 states in the U.S. So far, it hasn't been spotted in Florida, but one of its favorite foods - the tree of heaven - as far south as Hillsborough County. Check ...

Invasives: The Tree of Heaven smells like rotten peanut butter, makes soil toxic for native plants and might be in your front ...

The spotted lanternfly (SLF), (Lycorma delicatula) first made an appearance in Greater Columbus in the summer of 2023, and this invasive pest has spent the last two years increasing its numbers ...

The invasive spotted lanternfly population has increased, aided by the presence of the tree of heaven. Tree of heaven, another invasive species, serves as the preferred host for the spotted lanternfly ...