Insect pests can wreak havoc with trees. And what makes tree problems caused by insects especially difficult to cope with is that, sometimes, the pests we detect on a tree aren't the ones causing the problem. Below I present a sampling of Q&As dedicated to this topic:
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My Red Spruce Trees Are Being Attacked by Insects (Beetles). How Do I Stop the Spread?
Speaking of deadly attacks on trees from insect pests, certain beetles can spell major problems for your specimen trees. As I explain in the FAQ linked to above, proper tree care in this case demands good timing and a belief that neatness counts.
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Scale Insects Have Infested My Magnolia Tree. How Do I Control Magnolia Scale?
Scale insects are among the oddest looking insects you'll ever see. Click the link to this FAQ to learn how to control magnolia scale.
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My Young Blue Spruce Tree Is Developing Bare Branches. Is It Dying?
Insects may be the culprits here. Consult this FAQ to find out which insects would be the "usual suspects" -- and how to control them.
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What Pest Makes Those Little Holes in a Tree? Is It an Insect?
As you'll see in the answer to this tree problem question, it all depends on the nature of those "little holes." In one scenario, you don't have to worry about the culprit; in another, the culprit is an insect pest about which you very much need to worry.
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How Do You Treat Ants and Sooty Mold on a Magnolia Tree?
If your tree is struggling and has insects on it, you can't just assume that those particular insects are at the root of the problem. Here's a case where insects (ants) and sooty mold are effects, rather than the cause of a problem.
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