Tree & Shrub Insects

The trees and shrubs in your landscape beautify your surroundings, help the environment, and add value to your property.

Unfortunately, nearly every one of these plants is the favorite food of at least one species of insect or mite. Proper control measures should be planned in advance to prevent serious plant injury.

It’s impossible to tell in advance just which pests will present problems in a particular season, or how severe an infestation will be. But there will always be harmful insects looking for a free meal, from the first warm spring days until freezing weather in the fall.

Most folks don’t know one bug from another. And it’s important to remember that not all insects are harmful - and some are even beneficial. But ignoring them can be like playing Russian roulette. Established trees as well as young transplants and shrubs can often be completely defoliated. In the case of a heavy borer or scale infestation, doing nothing could result in the death of a plant regardless of its age or size.

Early detection and treatment help to prevent permanent damage. By performing regular visual inspections of your plants throughout the growing season, Southern Lawns can keep pests from slipping in and becoming established without being noticed. Give us a call for more information today.