You may lose all your Ash (Fraxinus sp.) trees to these pests. In an attempt to erradicate Emerald Ash Borer, Argriculture officials in Maryland have begun cutting down 25,000 trees in an 11,500-acre swath of forrested and developed land in southern Prince George's County. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and now, Maryland AND PENNSYLVANIA have taken steps to erradicate the bug. It is important to get rid of it by spring. That is when the insects, which are currently in larval form living in the bark of infested trees, will emerge as adults.
The insect was found in the HARRISBURG area and
suspected in KENNETT SQUARE! The
goal is often to remove all of the ash trees
within a 1.5 mile zone around the infested
tree. The state of Maryland has
also quarantined all ash wood and all hardwood
firewood from leaving the area of Prince
George's. If you see one, attempt to
contain it in a baggie and contact the
office.
By the end of June; the
following insects/bugs can be found feeding or
active in ornamentals: Bagworms have hatched and must be treated ! White Pine and Spruce Weevil damage must be
removed. Dogwood Borer Adults are active. Honeylocust plant bugs are feeding. Leafhoppers are feeding. Juniper webworms are active. Pine needle scales can be treated. Elm Casebearer can be treated. Lacebugs can be treated. Ash/Lilac borers can be treated. Spider Mites can be treated. Boxwood psyllids can still be feeding. Hemlock scales can be treated. In September: Aphids, Rust mites, Scales, Lace bugs, Hemlock Adelgid, Ash/Lilac borers, Peachtree borers, Red mites, Spider mites, Japanese beetles STILL around! Whitefly October: Mites, preventative treatments for overwintering insects. November: Feed your plants to increase vigor. Vigor aids in resisitance to problems. Begin anti-dessicant sprays to prevent, "winter burn" around Thanksgiving. Then reapply once a month.
If you suspect a problem in your landscape,
please call now to
schedule treatments!
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