{"id":3174,"date":"2016-04-15T13:51:37","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T17:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.bartlett.com\/?p=3174"},"modified":"2023-08-27T10:12:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T10:12:00","slug":"common-signs-of-insect-invaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bartlett.com\/blog\/common-signs-of-insect-invaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiding in Plain Sight: Common Signs of Insect Invaders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most tree pests leave visible signs of their presence \u2013 if you know what to look for.<\/p>\n

Sometimes it’s easy to dismiss these observable symptoms. After all, it’s just a few tiny holes in the trunk or slight withering of the foliage. Unfortunately, as an infestation worsens, the plant material deteriorates and the overall appearance of the landscape suffers.\u00a0In some cases, the problem may progress to a point where the plant cannot be brought back to health. The only option then becomes removal and replacement.<\/p>\n

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It’s always easier to prevent an unsightly or destructive issue instead of waiting for it to happen and then reacting after the fact.\u00a0But when your list of ‘should-dos’ is long and your budget short, treatments to suppress insects don\u2019t always make the cut. With that in mind, understanding the types of pests that impact trees and shrubs, as well as the associated symptoms, can help ensure infestations are identified before irreparable damage is done.<\/p>\n

Boring Insects<\/h2>\n

Considered the most destructive pests of ornamental trees and shrubs, these insects tunnel inside the tree feeding on the inner bark.\u00a0Though external evidence may be minimal, especially in the early years of an infestation, devastating internal injuries make it impossible for the tree to transport water and nutrients. Boring insects are often (though not always) secondary invaders, attacking a tree that is already under stress.<\/p>\n

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Photo Gallery:<\/strong> Damage from boring insects<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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