Miscellaneous
Common Issues in Plants
There are many issues that can affect nearly every plant and tree. Give us a call so we can inspect your property for signs of stress in your plants and trees.
Diseases Affecting Miscellaneous
Beech Leaf Disease
Beech leaf disease (BLD) is caused by an invasive nematode Litylenchus crenatae subsp. mccannii. Nematodes are microscopic roundworms. Most nematodes are free-living, but some are parasites of animals and plants. Most plant parasitic nematodes live in soil moisture films and feed on plant roots. The nematode that causes BLD is unique in that it is…
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Insects Affecting Miscellaneous
Spotted Lantern Fly
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. SLF presents a significant threat to Pennsylvania agriculture, including the grape, tree-fruit, hardwood and nursery industries, which collectively are worth nearly $18 billion to the state’s economy.
Two-lined Chestnut Borer
Adult two-lined chestnut borers are slender, black beetles with a bluish to greenish hue that are 1/5-1/2 inch (5-13 mm) long with two faint, yellowish stripes along their back. Larvae are legless, white, slender, and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long when fully grown with two spines at the tip of the abdomen and have…
Aphids
Many species of aphids or plant lice occur on ornamental trees and shrubs in Pennsylvania.
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Ambrosia Beetle
Granulate ambrosia beetle was introduced to South Carolina from Asia in the early 1970’s.
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Please give us a call if you have any questions about your trees and shrubs or would like to schedule an appointment for us to walk your property.
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