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Pests – Page 6

Worms in Cherries

Question from Barbara: My daughter called me last night, upset because she discovered that many of the cherries she and her son had been eating (from their own tree) contained little white worms. They live in Pleasant Hill, CA (Contra Costa County) and have never had this problem before. The tree is several years old, […]

European White Birch Trees: Their Characteristics and Requirements

Questions from Theresa: I have 7 birch trees in my yard and all get roughly the same amt of water & sunlight. Four are doing very well – 3 are not. In one area – there’s a cluster of 3 where one is doing beautifully, 2 have sparse leaves. In a different area shared with […]

Save Torrey Pine Trees from Boring Insects

Pat LOVED this query from Allen: QUESTION FROM ALLEN: I have a boring insect on my torrey pines, not sure what it is but the trees are dying, is there something i can do to save them? PAT’S ANSWER: Put a circle of chairs close to the trunk of your Torrey pine tree. Invite a […]

Borers on Torrey Pines

Question from Allen: i have a boring insect on my torrey pines, not sure what it is but the trees are dying, is there something i can do to save them? Answer from Pat: Several types of boring insects attack Torrey pine. Once borers have gone all the way around the trunk of a tree […]

New Solution to Animal Pest Problems

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