1.   But other scientists are still skeptical, saying it may be only a coincidence that rising temperatures go hand in hand with growing beetle infestations.

2.   But what perhaps will cause even more damage is a massive pine beetle infestation in much of the South, foresters say.

3.   Drought has already been blamed for pine beetle infestations along the Atlantic Coast, and inadequate water in the soil would stunt the growth of suburban shrubs and bushes.

4.   My sister sprayed for mildew and fungus, watered the vines profusely and checked daily for squash beetle infestation.

5.   So far this summer, Rothermel has also sprayed to halt corn borer caterpillar and corn rootworm beetle infestations of his seed corn.

6.   The report also cited other factors, including pine beetle infestation and ozone pollution.