by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Dec 2, 2021 | Tree & Shrub Pests
Did you know that bugs are so persistent that they can live in some of the hottest and coldest places on earth? This is why it can be a pain to get rid of them. Fungus gnats are one species that are particularly annoying. Are you wondering what they are? Keep reading...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Nov 23, 2021 | Tree & Shrub Pests
What if there was a silent killer coming after your trees and shrubberies? If you live in Southern Maryland, you must be wary of scale insects. It is difficult to detect these pests, and they always mean bad news for your lawn! Fortunately, you can fight this threat,...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Nov 23, 2021 | Tree & Shrub Pests
What Is the Threat The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is an invasive, aphid-like insect that invades North American Hemlock trees. Invisible to the naked eye, it pierces the tree at the base of its needles and sucks the sap. This inhibits twig growth and can kill the...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Nov 20, 2021 | Tree & Shrub Pests
Did you know that there are over 1,000 different types of insects within the state of Maryland? Just about any of these critters can end up stealing your home or your beautiful trees. Infestations can cause damage and can even create health risks, among other...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Nov 20, 2021 | Tree & Shrub Pests
In the United States alone, there are over 600 species of bark beetles. These pests play an important part in natural ecosystems, but they also cause major damage. Because they enjoy living in dead or dying trees, many bark beetles kill off large amounts of our...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Nov 20, 2021 | Tree & Shrub Pests
$300 million is the cost the agricultural industry in Pennsylvania spend to avoid and correct damage caused by spotted lanternfly infestations. As the lanternfly makes it's way to known hotspots this number will continue to grow as more people look to stop them in...
