Cottony maple scale in Fenton can be a problem not just for the trees they infest but also for cars, patio furniture, or anything else that is under the tree the scale insect is feeding on. Cottony maple scale causes damage by feeding on the sap of a tree. A particularly troublesome side effect that Fenton homeowners experience is caused by the honeydew that the scale insect exudes from its body as it feeds on a tree. The honeydew drops…
After our prolonged winter weather – extending well into mid-April – everyone seems pretty happy that spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner. The only negative I can think of that comes with the warmer weather is mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are not only annoying, but can also cause painful, itchy bites. Besides being a nuisance, mosquitoes can also transmit serious disease problems to us and our pets. In 2017 the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported West…
As our landscapes come out of their winter hibernation so do the insects that like to feed on our trees and shrubs. Here are five common insect pests that our arborists are looking for in the early spring. Euonymus Scale Crawlers start to hatch in mid to late May. A 2nd generation will hatch out in late July to early August. Foliar treatments that target the newly hatched crawlers is one of the most effective methods to control Euonymus Scale….