Autumn is a transitional season as many living things recover from the summer and prepare for the fall, including pests. Learn about some of the most common fall tree pests, and how to identify and control their population around your plants. Read more
Elite Tree Care – Tree Pests
If you listen closely to your plants, some may tell you there's a problem that needs addressing. Take the beautiful evergreen boxwood. If you hear a happen to hear a light buzzing or snapping sound coming from the leaves, that could be a sign of trouble. The boxwood leafminer is a common pest to this particular shrub. Learn how to identify and treat the problem before it takes over. Read more
One of the most destructive tree pests in Pennsylvania and the notheastern United States, gypsy moths (Lymantria dispar) feed on—and often completely defoliate—trees in late spring. Learn more about the gypsy moth here. Read more
The emerald ash borer beetle was first detected near Detroit, Michigan in 2002. It has since spread to 27 states, killing tens of millions of trees. Their destruction, if left uncontrolled, could cost the United States billions of dollars. Read more