What Is Wrong With My Tree? Spider Mites
Spider mites are insects Spider mites are very small, nearly microscopic, pests that produce protective silk webs similar to spider webs that can be found on deciduous trees, evergreens, and other plants. The mites are actually in the “spider” family and not true insects. While the webs are visible, the [...]
Mar
What’s Wrong With My Tree? Scale Insects
Scale Insects Are Common Tree & Shrub Pests Scale insects are common pests to many trees and shrubs in North America. The scale includes both armored and soft varieties, including:
Mar
What Are Tree Watering Bags & Do They Work?
Have you seen newly planted trees that look like someone wrapped an inner tube around them? While it looks a bit odd, there are now “tree watering bags” that do a great job at slowly watering your newly planted tree. Tree watering bags are designed to be filled with a [...]
Mar
4 Tips To Limit Long-Term Damage When Trees Bud Early
The weather has been on the wild side this winter, with temperatures ranging from the 60s to negative digits. While we cannot control the weather, we can take steps to protect our trees from unseasonable weather and early budding. Up Next: Take Action Now To Prevent Freeze & Thaw Damage [...]
Feb
What Is Wrong With My Tree? Jumping Oak Galls
Jumping Oak Galls Are Wasp Eggs Yes! Jumping oak galls are wasp eggs. Female wasps lay their eggs on the underside of leaves in the late spring, which lead to the development of round disks. These disks contain one wasp larvae. They are called jumping oak galls because they are [...]
Feb