Aphids, Honeydew, and You

We have seen an explosion of Aphids over the last two weeks.  The sucking pests are found in Crape Myrtle, Live Oak, Cedar Elm, Pecan, Bur Oak, and several other trees and shrubs.  The Aphid ingests plant juices, absorbs only limited quantities of elements within, and secretes honeydew.  Honeydew is the sticky, sugary, shiny substance that gets over everything.

Good news!  Aphids are easy to control.  Call your Certified Arborist for a visit to make sure its Aphids that are the culprit.  Scale insects can make the same mess.  We can then get you on a prescription for plant health.

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