
Aphids On Crepe Myrtles
Our Arborists are warning homeowners to keep an eye out for Aphids on Crepe Myrtles (also spelled Crape Myrtles) in the next couple of weeks. Our technicians in the field have reported seeing high populations of aphids on crepe myrtles in the past few days. Crepe myrtle aphids reproduce rapidly. This makes it easy for them to quickly grow into a large population that will damage your tree. Found throughout May through September, these tiny…

Lecanium Scale – Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment
Lecanium scale is a group of common soft scale insects that feed on the sap from shade trees and woody ornamentals. If left uncontrolled, one or two major infestations can kill your tree. Currently, these insects are in their crawler stage feeding on the sap of the tree’s leaves. They will stay in this stage throughout the summer damaging your trees. As fall approaches, the scale will move back to the branches and develop a…

Lace Bugs On Azaleas
Lace bugs are small 1/4″ long insect with wings that damage plants. They are named after their flat lace-like wings. There are many different kinds of lace bugs but the ones we see the most in the DC Metro area are Azalea lace bugs, Stephanitis pyrioides. With the warmer weather we’re experiencing lace bugs are emerging early this year. Our Arborists recommend that homeowners keep a close eye on their Azaleas since signs of Lace…

Tree Scale Scare In Northern Va, Maryland, and DC
Tree Scale On Your Northern Va, Maryland, or DC Tree? If you have been noticing small little bumps on your trees and shrubs branches and stems you might have a tree scale infestation. Our Arborists warn that Northern Va, Maryland, and DC are getting hit hard by scale this spring. Earlier today our Arborist saw a whole line of neighborhood trees in McLean suffering from bad tree scale infestations. In this article we will talk about…

My Shrubs Are Turning Black / Brown
My Shrubs Are Turning Black/Brown : Learn What’s Causing The Problem And How To Fix It! My Shrubs Are Turning Black: In 90% of cases of shrubs turning black, the cause is a fungus commonly known as Sooty Mold. Sooty Mold is a fungus that grows on the excretions of a plant-sucking insect. In small amounts, Sooty mold is typically not harmful, but in large amounts, it can coat leaves of your shrubs to the point…