Pest Control for March to Early April
The following are the types of plants to inspect, the pest is what kind of pest you will see in your landscape, and the action is what to do when inspecting your landscape. Back to helpful hints.
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| Cherry |  |
Eastern Tent Caterpillar |
Look for and prune out black-brown egg masses encircling thin twigs. |
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| Hardwoods |  |
Gypsy Moth |
Inspect for egg masses and remove if few in number. |
| Hemlock |  |
Hemlock Eriophyid Mite |
Inspect upper surface of needles for tiny, white, cigar-shaped mites. Treat with All Season’s Spray Oil as needed. |
| Maple |  |
Pear Thrips |
Install yellow sticky traps if a concern. Inspect traps periodically for tiny yellow-brown thrips. |
| Pine |  |
European Pine Sawfly |
Look for a series of yellow spots on new needles. Remove infested needles. |
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European Pine Shoot Moth |
Inspect for brown larvae in damaged buds and tips. Treat with Bonide Borer-Miner Killer if needed. |
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White Pine Aphid |
Look for black eggs on needles. Remove infested needles. Look for brown nymphs along stems. Check for natural enemies before deciding to treat. Treat with Bonide Borer-Miner Killer if needed. |
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White Pine Weevil |
Look for brown weevils on leaders during warm days (above 60°F). Treat with Bonide Borer-Miner Killer if needed. |
| Various | Scales Aphids Mealybugs |
Psyllids |
Inspect for presence of overwintering stages and last season's damage. Treat with All Season’s Spray Oil as needed. |
