Crescent-shaped notches along leaf margin mostly occuring on Yew (Taxus), Hemlock (Tsuga) and Rhododendrons.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control
Use June 10th, 20th, 30th, foliar spray, preventative & curative
Bayer Systemic Tree & Shrub Insect Control
Use June 10th, 20th, 30th; foliar spray; preventative & curative
Top of the tree suddenly dies and wilts; gouting of the branches; D-shaped holes found in bark most commonly on Birch (Betula)
Bonide’s Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew
Use May 1, 15 & 30; Soil drench, spray lower 4-5′ of trunk, preventative
Bayer Systemic Tree & Shrub Insect Control
Use April 1, soil drench, spray lower 4-5′ of trunk, preventative
Damaged area of trunk/branch swells and bark falls off; leaves turn red prematurely in mid-summer on lone branches; infested branch dies mainly on Dogwood (Cornus)
Bonide’s Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew –
Apply May 1st, May 15th & May 30th, spray lower trunk and branches, preventative
Bayer Tree & Shrub Systemic Insect Control –
Apply April 1st, soil drench and lower trunk and branches, preventative
Appears to be drought stress – foliage loses color and dies, entry holes close to ground Web spun on current years growth; yellow/brown needles, dead top of tree usually on Pine species
Bayer Systemic Tree & Shrub Insect Control
Apply April 1st for trees 1-15′ tall or apply October 15th for plants over 15′ tall for control for the next season, preventative
Defoliation of trees and shrubs occuring on numerous plant species
Bonide’s Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew
Use in 10-14 day intervals, spray entire plant, curative
Defoliation of trees and shrubs on many tree species in Ohio.
Bonide’s Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew
Use late April or early May in 10-14 day intervals, spray underneath leaves, curative
Needles wilt, turn brown and appear somewhat straw-like, surface of needle is eaten or entire needle is eaten. Mainly occurs on Mugo Pines.
Malathion, Sevin or Eight
3 sprays at 7-10 day intervals, spray entire plant, curative
Branch usually totally encrusted in scales; branch dies; under-developed leaves mainly on Magnolia species
Dormant Oil or Bayer Tree & Shrub Systemic Insect Control
Apply late March to entire trunk and branches, preventative
Alternate sprays of All Seasons Spray Oil & Eight
6 total sprays at 7-10 day intervals, spray entire trunk and branches, curative, product is most effective while scale is in crawler stage
Bonide Systemic Insect Control
6 total sprays at 7-10 day intervals, spray entire trunk and branches, curative, product is most effective while scale is in crawler stage
Yellow needles. From a distance trees appear frosted or silvery. Twigs and branches may die mainly on conifers.
Dormant Oil or Bayer Systemic Tree & Shrub
Apply late March to entire plant, preventative
Alternate Sprays of All Seasons Oil & Eight
Apply 6 total sprays at 7-10 day intervals, spray entire trunk and branches, curative
Branch usually totally encrusted in scales, branch may die or under-developed leaves on Euonymus plants.
Dormant Oil
Apply late March to entire plant, preventative
Alternate Sprays of All Seasons Oil & Eight
Apply 6 total sprays at 7-10 day intervals, spray entire trunk and branches, curative, most effective while scale is in crawler stage
Tiny yellow or white speckles on leaf; foliage takes on a yellow or bronzed cast; foliage drops prematurely on numerous plant species.
Disease & Mite Control or Bonide Systemic Insect Control or Neem Oil or Bonide Rose Shield or Bonide Fruit Tree & Plant Guard
Spray in 7-10 day intervals, apply spray when blooms fade and again in 10 days, spray underneath leaves, curative
Yellow or whitish spots on upper leaf surface; totally yellow leaves; early leaf drop; dark spots underneath leaf most commonly on Azalea, Pieris, Rhododendron and Mountain Laurels.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control or Neem Oil or Bonide Rose Shield or Bonide Fruit Tree & Plant Guard
Spray 7-10 day intervals after flowers fade, spray underneath leaves, curative. Do NOT apply while plants are in bloom.
Leaves will turn brown and curl; defoliation on numerous plant species, especially annuals and tropicals
Eight
Spray in 10-14 day intervals, spray entire plant, curative
Bonide’s Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew
Spray in 5-7 day intervals, spray entire plant, curative
Distorted leaves and stems, plants covered in honeydew or black sooty mold on numberous plant species
Eight or Neem Oil
Spray in 10 day intervals, spray entire plant, curative
Bayer Systemic Tree & Shrub Insect Control
Spray late April and late June, soil application, preventative
Upper and lower layer of leaves are eaten; tree looks dead with wilted brown leaves most commonly on Birch, Holly and Inkberry plants
Bayer Systemic Tree & Shrub Insect Control
Apply in June, foliar spray, curative
Bent or misshapen buds and withering stem tips; buds and growing shoots turn brown and finally black typically on rose plants
Bonide Systemic Insect Control
Apply at 10-14 day intervals, foliar spray, curative
Defoliation of trees and shrubs; brown foliage; foliage loss; “sacks” visible with caterpillars inside on numerous plant species, especiallly Arborvitaes
Bonide Systemic Insect Control or Bonide’s Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew
Apply 3 sprays 10-14 days apart beginning late April and early May, foliar spray, curative
Skeletonized leaves; beetles present on numerous plant species, especially Roses & Prunus species
Bonide Systemic Insect Control or Bonide Rose Shield or Bonide FruitTree & Plant Guard
Apply in 7-10 day intervals, spray entire plant, curative
Appears first as drought stress; dead grass in irregular patches; grubs present when turf is rolled back on lawn turf
Scott’s Grub-Ex
Apply June 15th to August 15th, apply to entire lawn, preventative
Bayer’s 24-Hour Grub Killer
Apply in September or early spring, apply to entire lawn, curative
More information
Present on pets or in home
Powerforce Multi-Insect Killer or Hi-Yield Turf Ranger
Can use all summer, apply to entire lawn, curative
Irregular patches of turf begin to turn yellow and straw-colored; patches continue to become larger in spite of watering in the lawn
Ortho Bug-B-Gon Max or Hi-Yield Turf Ranger
Use anytime during summer, apply to entire lawn, curative
Often mistaken for heat and drought stress; small dead patches of grass among normally growing grass; turf thinning in the lawn
Hi-Yield Turf Ranger
Apply anytime in summer, apply to entire lawn, curative
Chewed leaves, mainly on Hosta plants
Sluggo
Apply during wet periods, curative
Present around the home or garden
Eight or Fertilome Broad Spectrum Insect Control or Powerforce Multi-Insect Killer
Use May through September, apply around home perimeter, preventative and curative
Translucent/skeletonized leaf tissue, leaves turn brown, large holes may develop occuring mainly on rose plants
Hand Picking
If only a few are seen, they can be picked off by hand then disposed of. Dispose of infested leaves.
Eight or Bonide’s Rose Shield
Apply when damage is noticed or, if usually present, apply as a preventative.