On our website, we have shared a bit about one of the main categories of insects that cause problems with trees in our area – Plant Sucking Insects. These types of pests typically cause leaf discoloration, the wilting of stems and leaves, and premature leaf drop among other issues.
The February 2012 issue of TCI Magazine, a publication of the Tree Care Industry Association, includes an article titled “There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute: A whirlwind tour of sucking insect pests of woody plants,” which identifies about 10 insect pests, like aphids, that are classified as “sucking insects.” The article also tells of how these insects cause a great deal of damage to trees by feeding off of the trees, as well as how some of these insects create byproducts that disfigure plants, which can be helpful in indentifying a pest problem.
As spring is right around the corner, we know insects are, too, so we highly recommend that you check out this article, as it is a great resource for any person who owns property with trees on it. A little knowledge on the topic can go a long way in preventing a pest issue from becoming much worse.
And if you do suspect that you have any insect issue with your trees, contact Cartwright Tree Care. Our tree care professionals can identify the problem and suggest how to effectively control the issue. In Missouri, you can reach us at 816-965-6758 and in Kansas at 913-341-3927.
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