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Winter Moth Caterpillars
Caterpillars
will be causing severe
defoliation of deciduous
trees early next spring.
Be sure to contact our
office to request an early
spray application.
More info...
Asian Longhorned Beetle
The Asian Longhorned Beetle
(Anoplophora
glabripennis) was
discovered in Worcester, MA
in early August
2008. It is estimated that
the population has been in
existence there for a
minimum of 5 years.
This hardwood tree
killer is native to China
and arrives in North America
in wood packing material
such as: pallets, crates and
large
wooden spools. Once here,
the adult beetle seeks
healthy, live hardwood trees
for laying their eggs. After
several
years of infestation within
a tree, the tree dies.
More information regarding
this deadly pest will be
available shortly.
Winter Kill - Winter Desiccation
Many plants are susceptible
to winter and summer burn
known as
"WINTER KILL",
especially broadleaf
evergreens. To protect
your plants,
call ArborCare
to schedule anti-transpirant
sprays.
Save your Hemlocks
Infestations of
Hemlock woolly Adelgid
are expected to be severe in
2009. For over a
decade, we have had great
success saving Hemlock
trees. Don't forget to
inquire about non-toxic
controls for this coming
season.
Bacterial Fire blight
Leaves die back
quickly and blackening
affecting trees and shrubs
in the rose family
(rosacea), particularly
ornamental apples, pears and
MT Ash.
Contact ArborCare
to review your existing
plant health care program.
Timing for proper control of
many plant pest and
diseases is crucial for
proper control.
Maple Tar Spot & Anthracnose
Due to several
severe fungal infections,
maple trees are looking ill
and experiencing early leaf
drop. Continued
infections, along with
further defoliation by
spring caterpillars will
cause many maples to fall
into premature decline.
Please
call our office for
an evaluation and
recommendations.
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