Photos courtesy (University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign) Photos courtesy (University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign) Info / Symptoms: The Spruce Spidermite is a type of mite that specifically eats spruce and a few other conifers. These mites eat the plant by poking holes in the needles, resulting in small discolored marks left behind with each feeding. … Read More “Spruce Spidermites Info & Control”
Info Maple trees of all types are a mainstay in No. Illinois. Their vibrant fall color, hardiness, disease resistance and fast growth rate make them a landscape favorite. Some species of Maple can develop small red or black bumps on their leaves during the summer months that can be alarming at first glance. These small … Read More “Maple Bladder Gall Information”
Japanese Beetles are an annual problem for many common landscape plants in northern Illinois. Severe infestations can lead to complete defoliation of plants which stresses the plant and in some instances can lead to plant death. Information This insect’s larvae overwinters in the soil as a small white grub. In the spring, they will move … Read More “Japanese Beetle Information, Prevention And Control”
Fruit Tree Care Guide (Illinois) In order to have the best quality fruit, similar to what you would find at a grocery store, you will want to treat your fruit trees. There are a few different products you should apply to your trees throughout the year, so that your tree remains healthy and produces quality … Read More “How to Care For Fruit Trees”
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”
