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.

Shrub and Tree Pests

There are a myriad of pests that attack our shrubs and trees.  For deatailed information search for the particular pest in the index.  Caterpillars (bag worm, tent caterpillar, oak worm, saw fly, web worm, maple caterpillar), aphids, root/vine weevils, Japanese beetles, leaf beetles, borers, fungal; leaf spots, stem cankers, leaf/needle blights, powdery mildew and sooty mold are just some of the pests we encounter.

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