Tagged: Pests

Tree pests and disease have been sweeping across the country, overtaking millions of urban trees and destroying what were once dense, tree canopies. The wave of outbreaks has cost cities millions of dollars in tree maintenance and removal costs, making it critical to identify tree pests early on and prepare a plan of action before […]

Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers make great insect repellent. Source: 12 plants that repel unwanted insects | MNN – Mother Nature Network

This is the best time of year to check your trees for signs of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) – a destructive invasive pest that kills trees. Source: August Is Tree Check Month: Public’s Help Needed to Find the Asian Longhorned Beetle

Are you a magnet for mosquitoes? Understanding what lures the insidious insects can be useful in avoiding them. Source: 7 reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others | TreeHugger

Have you heard that ticks can fall from trees onto unsuspecting people and pets? This is a common misconception – ticks do not live in trees. However, here is some information about where ticks do live, and how you can reduce their presence on your property. Source: Do ticks live in trees?

On your property, insects and microorganisms abound. If this is news to you, don’t go running for the sprays and bug bombs. This is a natural and beneficial state. Insects and microorganisms are key components in plant-nutrient recycling and decomposition, natural pest control and landscape-ecosystem health. Source: Help Your Trees Resist Pests – Try IPM

Spring is a wonderful time of year, when everything around us is bursting to life. This, of course, includes pesky insects that have it out for your trees. As the weather warms up, pests come out of the woodwork, so to speak, and you’ll want to know what signs to look for. When trees are […]