Insect/Pest Control

Tree Service |There are several ways to control insects in the landscape and garden. Controlling insects in your landscape or vegetable garden can be a challenge. From strictly nonchemical to applications of insecticides, the approaches to insect control are as varied as the people who garden. Tree Service | Tree Spraying | Organic Tree Spraying | Plant and Tree Health Care

Many homeowners accept some insect damage, while others will tolerate none. The level of damage you deem acceptable largely determines the level of control required. Insecticidal control (applying chemicals) is still one of the quickest, easiest ways to control insects. But use it only when absolutely necessary. Sticking to a strict spray schedule is a waste of money in most cases. It may actually create pest problems by killing beneficial insects that eat other insects. And it’s generally not good for the environment. Tree Service | Tree Spraying | Organic Tree Spraying | Plant and Tree Health Care

Read and follow the instructions for safe mixing and application on the label of each pesticide you use. Pay close attention to the plants or crops a pesticide can and can’t be used on. Concerning vegetables, pay close attention to the the amount of time required between the last application and harvest.

Gardeners willing to tolerate some insect damage can generally grow their plants with minimal use of insecticides. Some insects are always on the move – here today and gone tomorrow – and do very little serious or long-term damage during their short visit. A few others others will stick around for a while and may cause serious damage to plants and lawn grasses if left unchecked.

Below are images to help you identify the most common outdoor insects and pests found in Zone 8 and surrounding areas. Listed to the right of the images are remedies we use to control, repel, or eliminate these insects at the nursery and in our home landscape and gardens. Again, Read and follow the instructions for safe mixing and application on the label of each pesticide you use. Pay close attention to the plants or crops a pesticide can and can’t be used on. Concerning vegetables, pay close attention to the the amount of time required between the last application and harvest. Tree Service | Tree Spraying | Organic Tree Spraying | Plant and Tree Health Care