Here are the top 25 pests and diseases of trees:
Pests:
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Gypsy Moth
- Asian Longhorned Beetle
- Pine Bark Beetle
- Bagworms
- Tent Caterpillars
- Aphids
- Spider Mites
- Whiteflies
- Scale Insects
- Mealybugs
- Japanese Beetle
- Leafminers
- Sawflies
- Carpenter Ants
- Eastern Tent Caterpillar
- Fall Webworm
- Tussock Moth
- Woolly Adelgid
- Elm Leaf Beetle
- Leafhoppers
- Marmorated Stink Bug
- Thrips
- Borers
- Fruit Tree Pests
Diseases:
- Dutch Elm Disease
- Oak Wilt
- Chestnut Blight
- Dogwood Anthracnose
- Apple Scab
- Cedar Apple Rust
- Powdery Mildew
- Fire Blight
- Verticillium Wilt
- Black Knot
- Rusts
- Sudden Oak Death
- Pine Wilt
- Armillaria Root Rot
- Brown Rot
- Canker Diseases
- Leaf Spot Diseases
- Phytophthora Root Rot
- Root Rot Diseases
- Anthracnose
- Fusarium Wilt
- Needle Cast
- White Pine Blister Rust
- Botrytis Blight
- Scorch Diseases
Proper tree care, including regular inspections and prompt treatment of any pests or diseases, can help protect trees from these and other threats. I
It’s essential to consult with a professional tree service to identify and address any potential issues and to develop a plan for ongoing tree care and maintenance.
