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“Let me say that Vassar's association with SavATree has been very positive and we are achieving great success in managing our campus trees in terms of safety and aesthetics. And our insurance carrier is quite pleased with this effort. Vassar is pleased with SavATree and the work being performed on campus.”
Jeffrey C. Horst, Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
“Your tree crew (a father and two sons) just finished removing two trees, and pruning another on my property. They were extremely neat and professional, making sure that everything was they way they found it. I could not be more satisfied. I definitely plan on using your company for any future tree work on my property, and will also heartily recommend you to anyone I know needing your services.”
J. Andersen
Danbury, CT
“Efficient, high quality, professional competence — all at a competitive sum. At first [Alison] Pottage won me over by her solid knowledge as an arborist, then the crew did their job to her specifications on our 60 to 70 foot oaks within a remarkable period of time -- and left the grounds quite clean.”
Bob Busser
Philadelphia, PA
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Great Neck, NY
Viburnum Leaf Beetle
The Facts About Viburnum Leaf Beetle Control
What is the Viburnum Leaf Beetle?
The viburnum leaf beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni) is an exotic leaf beetle native to Europe. The beetle feeds exclusively on many different types of viburnum. The species of viburnum most susceptible to infestation include:
- European cranberry bush
- Arrowwood
- Rafinesque
- Wayfaring tree
- Nannyberry
- Blackthorn
- Chinese
- Possum-haw,
smooth witherod - Mapleleaf
- Sargent
- Wright
The viburnum leaf beetle lays its tiny brown eggs on the underside of twigs, typically in a straight row. The eggs are then covered with a hard "cap" made of dried mucus, excrement or chewed bark. The larvae are greenish-yellow. The adult beetle is brown and about ¼" long.
In the United States, the viburnum leaf beetle has been found in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Ohio. The viburnum leaf beetle is a serious defoliator and has destroyed many landscapes in all these areas.
The Problem
Viburnum leaf beetle larvae are voracious leaf eaters, feeding on the areas between the veins creating a "skeletonized" appearance. The adult beetle also causes damage by chewing elliptical holes in the leaves. The pests can completely defoliate a virbunum. Repeated defoliation stresses the shrub and can lead to its death within 2 - 3 years.
Signs of Viburnum Leaf Beetle Infestation
- Skeletonized leaves in spring (May - June)
- Larvae feeding on leaves, usually near empty egg-laying sites
- Oblong "shot" holes in leaves
- Small egg "caps" in straight rows on the undersides of terminal twigs (summer, fall and winter)
Viburnum Leaf Beetle Control Options
To safeguard your susceptible shrubs, your best bet is to take preventative viburnum leaf beetle control measures. If you live in an area at risk for viburnum leaf beetles, SavATree can inspect, prune and destroy twigs with egg masses before the eggs have a chance to hatch.
For more information on viburnum leaf beetle control and treatment, contact us today for a complimentary consultation from our fully trained and certified arborists. Don't let a viburnum leaf beetle infestation devastate your landscape. Save your trees and click here to find the office nearest you.
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