Common Tree Pests and Diseases in Eastern North Carolina
Trees are one of those natural objects that have an undaunted look but are highly vulnerable to pests and disease without proper care. People tend to give trees less attention compared to flowers probably because they look like they can withstand any attack. Hence, most times it is always too late to save these trees. If you live in the North Carolina region, you will agree that there are different pest and disease-causing agents that affect the health status of trees. To effectively manage your tree’s health, you should educate yourself on the classification of the pests and diseases that affect trees and how to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Classification of the pests in North Carolina Pests that affect trees in North Carolina are usually classified according to the part of the plant they affect. Thus, there are bark beetles, borers, defoliators, carpophagous, and armyworms. Bark beetles These insects survive on the tree’s cambium. It is the inner tissue re...