Fall Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Fall, Part One
This is the first of a four part series on fall tree insects. Introduction In fall, while preparing for winter dormancy, many plants shed their leaves in a burst of…
This is the first of a four part series on fall tree insects. Introduction In fall, while preparing for winter dormancy, many plants shed their leaves in a burst of…
This is the fourth part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines emerald ash borer, and forest tent caterpillar. Introduction In spring, deciduous trees break dormancy, and…
This is the seventh part of a series on winter tree insects. This article examines lace bugs and larder beetle. Introduction Through the winter months, plants conserve their energy, often…
This is the first part of a series on winter tree insects. This article examines aphids. Introduction Through the winter months, plants conserve their energy, often enduring inclement weather in…
This is the fifth part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines gypsy moth, and hemlock wooly adelgid. Introduction In spring, deciduous trees break dormancy, and resume…
This is the third part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines eastern spruce gall adelgid, eastern tent caterpillar, and elm leaf beetle. Introduction In spring, deciduous…
This is the second part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines black vine weevil, and box elder bug. Introduction In spring, deciduous trees break dormancy, and…
This is the first part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines the members of the superfamily Aphidoidea collectively referred to as aphids. Introduction In spring, deciduous…
Introduction Lace bugs are a group of insects that belong to the family Tingidae. There are approximately 140 species of lace bugs in North America. Most lace bugs target a…
Introduction Balsalm wooly adelgid (Adelges piceae) is a small, wingless insect that infests and kills true firs. It is invasive to North America. The insect was likely introduced to the…