Borer Tree Pests
Borers are pests that attack trees. They lay their eggs between the bark of trees, and their larvae eventually chew their way out and munch on the wood of the trunk and branches. They frequently attack trees that are already under stress from conditions like disease, drought, or flooding, but they hasten your tree’s mortality since their presence obstructs the flow of water and nutrients. Because these insects perform their damage inside the tree, it can be difficult to detect them until it is too late. Getting an expert tree service contractor can help you get rid of these unwanted pests.
Emerald Ash Borers
These tiny, green insects burrow into trees and deposit eggs that take one to two years to develop, so they’ll be in your yard for a while. You should be on the lookout for these if you have ash trees because they are particularly destructive to them.
Ambrosia Beetles
These bugs are tiny and have a dark color. After tunneling their way inside, they lay eggs inside the wood of branches and carry with them a fungus called ambrosia for the grubs to eat.
Weevil Grubs
Weevils are tiny, brown insects that have heads with mandibles on top and protruding snouts. As the grubs eat their way out of the eggs, which are laid within trees, the branches droop and take on the form of a shepherd’s crook.
Southern Pine Beetles
Reddish-brown, rice-grain-sized insects and southern pine beetles are an annoyance. In addition to tunneling their way into your trees, these insects also exude substances known as pheromones that tell other insects that this is a good spot to lay eggs.
Finding and getting rid of these unwanted tree-dwellers before they do any major damage is the key to saving your trees. Whether these pests are just hurting the trees’ appearance or doing them harm, you need to get rid of them.
Make sure that you do not have these pests in Winchester, VA, especially in your trees by calling an expert. For quality tree service, know that you can always count on Javier Tree Company. To know more about the services I provide, give me a call at (540) 208-0012.
