Diseases & Pests Archives

August Is Tree Check Month: Public’s Help Needed to Find the Asian Longhorned Beetle

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reminding citizens that August is Tree Check

Have you heard that ticks can fall from trees onto unsuspecting people and pets? This is a common misconception –

On your property, insects and microorganisms abound. If this is news to you, don’t go running for the sprays and

Most insects and pests hide away for the winter months, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone. In fact, hiding within

Rodents like mice and rats can be pests but can also spread disease. For example, rat urine can spread leptospirosis

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic beetle from Asia that feeds on ash tree foliage, usually in small, irregularly-shaped

August Is Tree Check Month: Public’s Help Needed to Stop the Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle in its Tracks The U.S.

Diseases are common plant problems in the landscape. Often, it can be difficult to identify diseases because the causing organisms

On your property, insects and microorganisms abound. This is a natural and beneficial state, since insects and microorganisms are key

Arboriculture is founded on the principles of Plant Health Care (PHC) which is a total health approach to landscape and