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New and SERIOUS Southern California Tree threat: Shot Hole Borer
Southern California has a new threat to Sycamore, Avocado, Coast Live Oak, Box Elder and Castor Bean that causes severe damage and eventually tree death. The Euwallacea fornicatus, suggested common name is Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB), an Ambrosia Beetle, is rapidly…
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Powdery Mildew
Powdery Mildew is a fungus that affects many different plants from different families. The markings of this disease are distinct, and thus extremely easy to spot. Plants affected by Powdery Mildew have white powdery spots on their leaves and stems, hence the name. The longer…
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Sooty Mold
Sooty Mold is a type of fungus that grows on plant leaves. The name, Sooty Mold comes from the residue this insect leaves. These insects eat the leaves of plants that ornamental in nature such as, azaleas, laurels, camellias, and gardenias. These insects leave a sooty black type…
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Pine Bark Beetle
Pine Bark Beetle, is a very serious infestation effecting bark that in the worst case scenario can lead to the death of trees. The damage can be extremely costly and extensive. In order to treat and or prevent this disease, it’s important to look for symptoms. Signs to look for…
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Asian Citrus Psyllid
Asian citrus psyllid, also referred to as ACP, poses a huge threat to California’s citrus trees. The parasite is very tiny and brown in color, and a proven track record of spreading a deadly virus. It’s proven to be a irksome pest to curb. It has caused untold amount of damage…
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Fire Blight Disease on Apple and Pear Trees
Fire blight is an extremely contagious disease that mostly affects Apples and Pears, but has been known to be problematic to other such fruits. Fire blight can be an extremely costly and tricky condition, to treat, combat and eradicate. The name of this disease comes from the…
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California Oak Moth
The California Oak Moth is primarily found in Coastal California regions. It has a history of causing colossal damage to the the leaves of Coast Live Oak as well as seasonal trees that lose their leaves. These moths are a tan brown color, and can be regularly seen in the…
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Destructive Moths Eating Your Oak Trees “CALIFORNIA OAK MOTH’
Symptoms of the Oak Moth If your Oak Trees are seeing destruction due to a small moth, it is likely an oak moth. Oak moths are becoming a problem around Ventura County, Santa Barbra , Los Angeles county. Description of the California Oak Moth Long Term problems from the oak moth…
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Leaf and Plant Fungus
Fungi are the most common type of plant disease Fungi: these are the most common type of plant disease. Fungi cause many different symptoms such as leaf spots, wilts, curled leaves, dieback, enlargements or galls, stunted plants and dead plants. Fungal spores are spread by wind,…
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Snails and Slugs
Landscape Pest Problems Snails and Slugs Chew Your Plants Snails and slugs feed on living plants and on decaying plant matter. They usually chew irregular holds with smooth edges in leaves and flowers. Snails and slugs can wreak havoc on your beautiful plants in your landscape…