This will be updated every month of what we are seeing in the field or what OSU is saying are prevalent insects and diseases to keep an eye out for!!!
MAY:
We are noticing alot of scale , mild stages of anthracnose. You will notice this because the leafs have black spots and start to curl. This can be treated in the fall. Also emerald ash bore is back not as heavy. Also noticing alot of compacted ground with maples so forth. This can be fixed by liquid feeding in the fall.
June:
Affid infestation, scale, chlorosis, alot of nutrient deficient trees. Alot of species but seeing alot of maples really struggling
Per OSU scale is getting really bad on tulip trees and magnolias. This can be treated, be on the lookout for little bumbs on the branches!!!
New INSECT alert. Sponge moth is almost in our counties. Half of ohio is quarantined. If you spot these they have a small window to treat before they start defoliating your trees!! I'll post the picture below
Affid infestation spotted here's what's they look like. Keep an eye on your trees
Spotted lanternfly Alert:
Be on the lookout for this insect. It can cause alot of issues and has to be reported to the agricultural community. It can cause wilting and severe die back of your tree. This can be treated.