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Common plant problems in the Atlanta area
PESTS & PROBLEMS
Atlanta’s growing season provides plants with almost year around growth. Because of this long growing season pest populations can build to thresholds where plant damage can occur. The natural and man-manipulated environment in Atlanta can also cause stress and eventual decline in our landscapes and forests. The following is a list of some of the more common pests, cultural problems and environmental problems we may encounter year to year.

Boston Ivy Leafspot

A dedicated spray program is needed to control cercospora leafspot on boston ivy.  Normal rainfall levels increase the spread of this disease as does overhead irrigation.  Overhead irrigation should be eliminated and only drip irrigation used.  Once disease begins it will cause defoliation of the plant.  Leaf regrowth will generally occur during the growing season.  Though the disease is not fatal it can cause heavy defoliation.

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