TREE CARE TIPS

Pests & Diseases

Destructive and invasive insects, fungal and bacterial diseases, and other pests harm and kill trees throughout Montgomery and Bucks Counties. Learn how to identify, prevent, and control these problems.

Beech leaves showing characteristic dark green banding between leaf veins caused by beech leaf disease. (usfs_Eastern_Region, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Pests & Diseases

Noticing Dark Bands on Your Beech Tree? It’s Likely Beech Leaf Disease

Beech leaf disease is spreading across Pennsylvania. If you’re seeing dark bands on your leaves, learn what it means & what to do before the damage gets worse.
A juniper tree showing the symptoms of cedar-apple rust in Chalfont, PA.

Pests & Diseases

From Leaf Spots to Orange Tentacles: What Cedar-Apple Rust Really Looks Like

Seeing strange orange growths on your juniper or rust spots on apple leaves? It could be cedar-apple rust. Know the signs and how to manage it on your property.
Leaves exhibiting the symptoms of verticillium wilt.

Pests & Diseases

Verticillium Wilt: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Verticillium wilt is a deadly tree disease that affects many popular trees in Montgomery & Bucks County. Learn how to prevent this fungal disease.
A walnut leaf demonstrating signs of anthracnose in Chalfont, PA

Pests & Diseases

How to Prevent Anthracnose in Eastern Pennsylvania Trees

Anthracnose is a common fungal disease that affects many trees in eastern PA. Learn how to identify and prevent anthracnose with our comprehensive guide.
healthy apple tree in a suburban garden in Montgomeryville, PA.

Pests & Diseases

Fire Blight in Eastern Pennsylvania: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Fire blight is a lethal disease that commonly infects apple and pear trees in eastern PA. Discover the best ways to prevent its spread and treat infected trees.
Powdery mildew symptoms on an oak tree in Pennsylvania.

Pests & Diseases

Powdery Mildew on Trees and Shrubs in Eastern PA: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that disfigures, weakens, and even kills trees and shrubs in eastern PA. Discover how to identify, prevent, and treat this destructive disease.
A vibrant apple tree laden with ripe, unblemished fruit under a clear blue sky, showcasing healthy leaves and branches.

Pests & Diseases

Apple Scab Prevention for Backyard Trees

This guide will walk you through how to spot the signs of apple scab, understand what causes it, and most importantly, how to stop it before it starts. With a focus on the right care at the right time, especially in the spring, we'll show you how to keep your apple trees healthy and productive.
Section of eastern hemlock tree branch with its needles covered with the adelgid’s woolly secretion.

Pests & Diseases

Pennsylvania Hemlocks: Battle Against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

The hemlock woolly adelgid is an insect pest killing up to 80% of hemlock trees in some areas. Learn what Pennsylvania is doing to stop the attack.
A large caterpillar tent is spiraled around conifer branches against a deep blue sky.

Pests & Diseases

5 Leaf-Eating Insects and the Damage They Cause in PA

Pennsylvania is under attack by a host of leaf-eating insect pests that can hurt your trees. Fighting them starts with identification.
Bacterial leaf scorch (Xylella fastidiosa) on pin oak leaves. Image courtesy of Penn State Department of Plant Pathology & Environmental Microbiology Archives , Penn State University, Bugwood.org

Pests & Diseases

Bacterial Leaf Scorch

Bacterial leaf scorch is a common and fatal tree disease in eastern Pennsylvania, but it doesn’t have to mean the end for your tree. With the right treatment and preventive actions, you can reduce the spread of BLS and keep your trees healthy.

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