Many species of root weevils cause trouble. The black vine weevil feasts on plants such as yew, rhododendrons, members of the rose family, and small fruits; the strawberry root weevil attacks a wide variety of plants, ranging from strawberries to arborvitae. The...
These pests thrive in cool, moist, highly organic soils. The several species include cabbage and onion maggots, found primarily in the northern United States, and the seed-corn maggot, a widespread pest which destroys germinating seeds. The adults of most species look...
The several species of these aphid size insects, which suck sap primarily from leaf undersides, are sometimes called jumping plant lice. They feed on a variety of plants, including fruit trees; the pear psylla (shown) is the most damaging pear tree pest in the United...
A pinkish white, 1/2 inch long caterpillar with a brown head, this pest tunnels into the stems, tubers, and fruit of its target plants. It’s a problem in the southern half of the United States.
The Plum Curculio is a common insect that attacks fruit trees. It is highly destructive to peaches and plums where it can cause extreme damage to fruit. The larvae tunnels in the developing fruit making the fruit inedible. Also, adults eat holes in fruit for...
