Tree & Forest Disease Infestation Identification Services in Bailey, CO and the surrounding areas

Aphids, often known as plant lice, are abundant in Colorado and can cause significant damage to woody plants such as shade trees. Aphids are tiny insects, usually measuring less than 1/8 inch, and they can be anything from a vivid orange or red to a dreary gray. Woolly aphids are a type of aphid that create a lot of waxy, flossy threads that they use to cover their bodies. These pests drain important plant nutrients through their feeding, preventing the plants from flourishing. Aphids, such as the woolly apple aphid and the juniper aphid, can inflict substantial damage to plants by feeding on their stems or trunks. In addition, snowball viburnum, honeysuckle, plum, and ash trees are particularly susceptible to leaf curl damage brought on by aphids feeding on growing leaves.

We at Action Tree Removal are familiar with the complex web of interactions among aphids, their natural enemies, and the environment as a whole. Lady beetles, green lacewings, syrphid flies, and microscopic parasitic wasps are only some of the natural aphid controls that we look for before turning to insecticides. Aphid populations can be kept in check organically thanks to the efforts of these helpful insects. When natural barriers are insufficient, however, we might advise selective insecticide applications to protect plants. Systemic insecticides are given top priority because of their ability to move throughout the plant and provide continuous, reliable protection. Insecticides like Orthene (acephate) and Cygon (dimethoate) are effective against aphids and can be applied by our team to revive your trees.