American sweetgum tree

UF Scientists Prepare for Devastating Pest in China Before it Makes its Way to U.S.

Dan Forestry, Industry News Release

A previously unrecognized pest is making a name for itself devastating American sweetgum trees in China. Now, University of Florida researchers fear the insect will make its way to the United States and devastate its sweetgum trees. The bug was so obscure it recently had no scientific name until researchers realized it was responsible for the death of thousands of …