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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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Black Canker
Black canker of willow (Salix spp.) is caused by the fungus Glomerella miyabeana (Glomerellaceae). In North America and Europe, the black canker pathogen is consistently associated with the willow scab fungus (Venturiaceae: Venturia saliciperda) and together they combine to produce a serious disease of willow known as “willow blight”.
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Imported Willow Leaf Beetle
Adults and larvae of the imported willow leaf beetle both feed on foliage of willows during the summer months.
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Southern Red Mite
The female adult is about 0.38 mm long and resembles a small spider.
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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.
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Willow Scab
Willow scab, caused by the fungus Venturia saliciperda, affects Salix species throughout Europe and the eastern United States.