Fall Webworm
September 12, 2019
When you see the silk bags in your trees near the end of summer, that is the result of the fall webworm. These little pests
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Bagworms
May 20, 2019
Bagworms are a common juniper, arborvitae, and spruce pest in our area, but can also be found on a wide variety of deciduous plants. Bagworms are
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
April 4, 2019
Spring has sprung and this year’s pests are active and feasting on your trees, enter the eastern tent caterpillar. The eastern tent caterpillar is a
Carpenterworm
March 6, 2018
Most people know about carpenter ants and carpenter bees, but how many have heard of a carpenterworm? We have had several cases of carpenterworms affecting
Rhizosphaera Needle Cast
January 18, 2018
Spruce are beautiful landscape trees, but unfortunately for growers in Kansas, they are susceptible to several pathogens including Rhizosphaera needle cast. Rhizosphaera needle cast is
Dutch Elm Disease
June 6, 2017
The American elm, Ulmus americana, is a beautiful, long-lived, and fast-growing tree, however, its popularity and population have decreased since the introduction of Dutch elm
Cedar-Apple Rust
August 22, 2016
What is that orange ball on your cedar tree, or those red spots on your apple or pear tree? It is cedar-apple rust or some other
Spraying Fruit Trees
May 4, 2016
In spring, we often have customers ask about spraying fruit trees. If you have a home orchard or a single fruit tree, this article will
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
April 25, 2016
The Dutch Elm of our Generation The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that is devastating ash trees across the Midwest. This devastating insect
Pine Problems
March 31, 2016
Pine trees are not native to Kansas; however, they have been planted for use in windbreaks and as ornamentals. Pines in Kansas are susceptible to
