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Aphid Treatment

Control Methods: Treating aphids can sometimes be tricky since they have become resistant to many different insecticides. It is also vital that any sprays are applied to both the tops and bottoms of each leaf. Here are the effective treatment options for Aphids:   *Organic* Option A (Wasco Nursery’s Preferred Method): Neem Oil can be sprayed on … Read More “Aphid Treatment”

Orange Rust on Crabapple and Serviceberry | Cedar Quince Rust Treatment

Cedar Quince Rust Info / Symptoms: Cedar-apple rust, cedar-hawthorn rust, and cedar-quince rust are closely related rust diseases that require two hosts to complete their life cycle. All three rusts can infect most varieties of eastern red cedar as well as many other junipers and an alternate host. Cedar-quince rust has the broadest host range … Read More “Orange Rust on Crabapple and Serviceberry | Cedar Quince Rust Treatment”

Magnolia Scale Treatment

Magnolia Scale Info / Symptoms: Magnolia Scale is one of the largest scale insects in Illinois reaching up to a half of an inch in length. It can also be fairly difficult to treat large infestations. Magnolia Scale will overwinter on twigs on the tree, then start to feed and enlarge throughout spring. Female scale … Read More “Magnolia Scale Treatment”