Invasion of the Aphids!! Damage alert!

Here is one of over 20 insect pests that contribute to health decline and death of many of the trees in the United States. They cause major tree health problems and death. These insects are the cause of significant replacement expense of yard trees and the commercial expense of future losses of forest products.

Leaf-feeding aphids are usually not damaging but large populations cause leaf changes and stunting of shoots. Aphids also produce large quantities of a sticky exudate known as honeydew, which often turns black with the growth of a sooty mold fungus. Some aphid species inject a toxin into plants, which further distorts growth. So if you see one or even suspect these pests are around call us!

Here are some examples of the damage aphids can do and what they look like close up!