
Black Sooty Mold: The Real Reason You Don’t Want It On Your Trees
Have you ever encountered annoying sticky sap coating your car, furniture, or walkway? Did you find it under a tree? Say hello to honeydew. Honeydew is a common plant health issue. It’s gross, it’s annoying, and it can be difficult to remove. But here’s the worst part of all: it…

Harmful or Harm-free? 3 Tree Bugs You Should Look Out For in 2021
There are several bug species that can infest your landscape this year, especially once summer rolls around. But why wait? Why not start preparing yourself and your plants for what’s to come? In this article, we give you insight into 3 bugs you can expect to find this year (spoiler: two are invasive and one…

Ambrosia Beetles: Cultivating Fungus and Eventual Tree Mortality
Ambrosia Beetles like to play a little game called “Survival of the Fittest.” These borer beetles prey on the weakest trees of the bunch; however, if you think your trees are healthy and safe from this tree borer, think again. Although not as common, there are several exotic species that…

Five “Very Hungry” Late-Summer Caterpillars You Should Look Out For
As summer comes to a close, certain caterpillars have been found crawling around in landscapes. These late-summer caterpillars may harm your plants or even harm you. Here are the five types of “very hungry” caterpillars that have recently been found in the area. 1. Red-humped Oakworm Caterpillar Time of Year:…