Insect Control has a direct impact on your plant health and
longevity. Certain types of insects can be fatal to your trees.
Four of the major pests that threaten Massachusetts tree
populations include the Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorned
Beetle, Wooley Adelgid and Winter Moth. A variety of
microorganisms, pests, and insects are necessary for the balance
of nature and overall tree health. A variety of microorganisms,
pests, and insects are necessary for the balance of nature and
overall tree health. The key, is knowing when the naturally
occurring insects and diseases begin to cause problems for your
trees. This is when an integrated pest management (IPM) program
is helpful. IPM creates the steps needed to promote a healthy
landscape by providing insect control to prevent destructive
pest outbreaks. IPM strives to maintain the health of your
trees. One of the ways to maintain tree health is to make sure
you have diverse types of trees as well as a variety of ages.
For example, the pests on a younger tree co