“Although these insects can be found every year, they rarely cause enough damage to significantly thin tree canopies.” As one who has had a thornless honeylocust in my landscape, I can attest to the ...

Honey locust wood is very dense, shock resistant, and commonly used in the timber industry. The durable wood is often used for fence posts, railroad ties, pallets ... shoots in spring and on the bark ...

Monitor the tree and apply insecticide as insects emerge, usually in mid-May. Small trees can be sprayed vigorously with a hose, using a strong stream of water, which will dislodge the insects.

The species or common honey locust is a large tree growing up to 70 feet tall. It is tolerant of alkaline soil, drought, compacted soil and road salt, as well as being bothered by few insect pests.

The scientist has now been awarded a $240,000 Advance Queensland Fellowship to help farmers fight locust plagues, one of Australian agriculture's most serious pest threats.

Today we’ll discuss a tree that is very different when viewed in natural woodlands versus home landscapes because of plant breeding: honeylocust. You may also see it referenced in name as honey locust ...