Prevention of Common Tree Pest this Spring

Spring time is coming and the newly sprouted plants blowing in the seasonal breeze including some pesky insects.  After a very long winter, our trees are very vulnerable and invite unwanted pests and diseases from stressful weather but don’t be shocked. Proactive care can keep your trees standing and strong.

Tree’s leaves turning brown?
If you see leaves browning at the veins just as they begin to bud, anthracnose could be the culprit. You’ll probably notice brown dots and yellow blotches, too. The fungal disease thrives in cool, wet spring weather.

Look to these tree care practices to defend against anthracnose. Trees with premature leaf drop may need a fungicide treatment from a certified arborist.

Pest and Diseases

• Recognize your enemy - Many pests and diseases are specific to particular trees. Find out what is likely to attack your crops and the type of damage that it will cause. Once you know what you are looking for it is much easier to recognize a problem when it occurs.
• Encourage natural predators to the trees. Ladybirds and lacewings will happily munch their way through aphid colonies, preventing their spread throughout your trees.

Common tree pests to look out for in spring?
Aphids aren’t the only pests that plague trees with honeydew and sooty growth. Scale insects are a smaller and more detrimental pest with the same territorial mark. Beyond their mold, you can actually see the scale insects! They clump together to create colorful, spots on bark, leaves twigs and needles. A large manifestation of scale insects causes tree decline.

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Related Links : http://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/tfpests.html