Your trees and shrubs in Texas are vulnerable to pesky insects! Some common insects are aphids, scale insects, and spider mites. These insects cause damage to trees and shrubs by feeding off the leaves and branches. Keep an eye out for signs of an infestation. Small white spots on your plant's leaves and even dying leaves are typical signs. Once you notice a problem, you can put a stop to it by scheduling professional tree and shrub insect control treatments!

Aphids are plant-damaging pests that are commonly found under plant leaves.

Aphids are small, soft-bodied sucking insects that feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs. They usually form small clusters on the underside of leaves and feed on the newest part of the plant. Aphids come in different colors, such as black, yellow, red, or green, but their color is often hidden by a white coating. Some signs of an aphid infestation are yellow or curled leaves and stunted or dead shoots. If you suspect that your plants are suffering from an aphid infestation, you'll want to reach out to professionals right away! They will be able to confirm if aphids have infested your plants and will be able to administer curative treatments to eradicate them!

Trees and shrubs are more susceptible to insect infestation when they're stressed, such as during periods of drought.

Spider mites are tiny pests that feed on the chlorophyll from leaves.

Green leaves in Austin, TX, infested with spider mites.

Spider mites are tiny pests and are closely related to spiders. They are typically around 2mm in size with eight legs and a one-part body. They have tiny mouthparts that they use to pierce leaves and they suck the chlorophyll out of them. This results in leaves developing small, yellow, or white speckles on them. Because of their small stature, they are often discovered only when leaves start to turn brown or die. One of the easiest ways to identify a spider mite infestation is the presence of small webs on your trees or shrubs. These webs are much easier to notice than spider mites themselves. If you think your plants are dealing with a spider mite infestation, it's crucial to contact professionals right away. They will be able to confirm the infestation and then administer treatments that will stop these insects in their tracks so they can't continue to cause damage.

Scale insects are typically found on tree and shrub branches.

Scale insects are classified as sucking insects because they feed on trees and shrubs by sucking out the sap. However, there are some differences between them and other sucking insects. Scale insects have flat, oval, or circular bodies with soft shells. During the immature stage of the insect's life, they are called crawlers because they crawl around looking for an ideal feeding site. After finding a suitable feeding place, female scale insects lose their legs, eyes, and antennae and remain motionless for most of their lives. If you notice small white or brown spots on your tree or shrub branches or leaves, it may indicate a scale insect infestation and you should reach out to professionals to deal with them right away!

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If you suspect your plants are dealing with an insect infestation, we are the team to call. We can identify what type of insect your plants are infested by and can administer curative treatments to eradicate them. We offer our tree and shrub disease and insect control service to property owners in Austin, TX, and other surrounding areas such as Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville. Give us a call at (512) 717-5071 to sign up!