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Proper care for trees and shrubs is a big deal for us at Arborscapes. That’s why we spread knowledge about the proper care and development of all trees and shrubs, not just the ones we work on!

Crape Myrtle Bark Scale – Top 10 Questions

August 10, 2023 We have received a lot of calls in recent weeks regarding Crape Myrtle Bark Scale. Despite being a relatively new pest to the Richmond area (within …

Beware of the Spotted Lanternfly

A highly invasive pest The Spotted Lanternfly was first found in the United States in 2014, and has since spread to more than 11 states throughout the upper …

Pest Alert: Crape Myrtle Bark Scale

In 2022 our arborists were flooded with calls about Crape Myrtle Bark Scale. This pest appears as small white insects along the main trunk and stems of the tree. The …

White Prunicola Scale: The Who, What, Where & How You Need to Know to Protect Your Plants

If you have Laurels, Cherry Trees, Privets, Catalpas, Euonymus, or Lilacs in your landscape, you should be aware of a key pest that leads to decline if left …

Japanese Beetles: Nuisance Pest or Harbinger of Doom?

Five Facts about the Japanese Beetle For some, the appearance of a Japanese Beetle swarm wouldn’t register as much more than a nuisance, but for others – …

Pest Alert: Crape Myrtle Bark Scale

While in the field last week, one of our Consulting Arborists identified Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS) on a client's Crape Myrtle tree. A recently introduced pest to …