What are aphids? Sap-sucking insects Soft-bodied insects Known as “plant lice” Pear-shaped insects Less than 1/8” in size Feed in large groups Light green in color, most commonly Reproduce quickly Have two short tubes that protrude for the hind ends of their body What kind of damages do aphids cause? They will feed on […]
Here is a spring pruning guide that is presented by The Old Farmer’s Almanac. This will provide information on how and when to prune all trees and shrubs. WHAT WHEN HOW Apple Early spring Prune moderately. Keep tree open with main branches well spaced. Avoid sharp V-shaped crotches. Cherry Early spring Prune the most vigorous shoots moderately. Clematis […]
All plants go dormant during the winter and are still in this sleeping state once spring comes around. Dormant oil can help control insects by killing exposed insects and suffocating any overwintering eggs. This oil can be used on anything from fruit to lilac trees but certain trees and flowers are sensitive to these oils […]
What is scale? Scale is a type of insect pest that usually hides in evergreen or deciduous trees. They are mostly found on leaves, twigs, branches or trunks of trees. They are very small insects and are easy to go unnoticed. Their bodies have a shell-like feature. There are two main types of scale Softscale- […]
