Category: Tree Pests

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Tree Pests

Why Are There Wasps on My Magnolia?

Learn more about magnolia scale Once your magnolia is past its spring bloom, you may notice something else on your tree: Why are you seeing wasps on magnolias? Wasps on your tree may look benign, but they can indicate a bigger problem called magnolia scale. This disease affects magnolia trees and is at its peak

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Norway Maple in backyard of Toronto home, seen from rear park with sunlight shining through tree branches
Tree Pests

Controlling Spongy Moth (Gypsy Moth)

This invasive moth causes serious damage to Ontario trees If there’s only one pest on the tip of everyone’s tongues this year, it’s Spongy moth, also known as European gypsy moth. Controlling gypsy moth is important, because the moth caterpillars can quickly cause significant damage to trees and plants. Though this moth has been commonly

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Dead cedars suffering from cedar mites
Tree Pests

What Are Spider Mites Doing on My Cedar Trees?!

Tiny Cedar Mites Can Cause Big Problems Though not actually spiders, spider mites on cedar trees can cause damage on your cedar, juniper and cypress plants. If you’re a gardener, you may already be familiar with garden mites that damage plants like tomatoes. Unfortunately, cedar mites and other tree mites can be harmful to your

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Boxwood caterpillar on boxwood
Tree Pests

How to Treat Boxwood Moth

Boxwoods are a popular plant in Toronto and GTA gardens, but this species can be susceptible to pests like boxwood moth. Torontonians appreciate boxwoods for their tidy look, tolerance for pruning, and ability to grow as a hedge or privacy barrier. They’re also a low-maintenance plant. Popular species include the green gem boxwood and winter

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Aphids on maple tree leaves
Tree Pests

Sticky No More! Aphids and Honeydew Treatment

Aphid ‘spitting’ has many options for treatment If you’ve noticed a greenish-yellow residue on your plants or yard around late May or early June, you may have wondered where it comes from. Aphid “honeydew” is a substance excreted by aphids in late spring, and found on tree and plant leaves, as well as surfaces below

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