Spruce Spider Mite
Have you noticed rusty pine needles, or are they falling off too soon? This could be the work of spruce spider mites. The Problem Spruce spider mites are tiny pests that overwinter as eggs near bud scales. They feed on mature needles during cooler parts of the growing season. Signs and symptoms include: Speckled, mottled, […]
Two-Lined Chestnut Borer
Have you noticed small D-shaped holes in oak tree bark or signs of wilting and tip-dieback? It may be from the two-lined chestnut borer. The Problem Adult beetles emerge in late spring, leaving D-shaped exit holes, and lay eggs on stressed oaks. The larvae tunnel under the bark, feeding on vital tissue and disrupting the […]