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SAPW Infested Canary Island Date Palm
Leaf or Needle Discoloration
South American Palm Weevil
These beetles lay eggs in the growing point of the palm and when they hatch the large larvae feed on the growing point tissue (heart of palm).
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Substance on Leaf or Oozing
European Elm Scale
European elm scale (Gossyparia spuria) is a pest that feeds on elm tree twigs, branches and leaves, causing premature leaf drop and leaf yellowing. Heavily infested branches may die.
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Leaf or Needle Dropping
Bacterial Leaf Scorch
Bacterial leaf scorch, also known as Marginal leaf burn, is a chronic and systemic disease mostly affecting oaks and maples.
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Holes or Skeletonization in Leaves
Black Vine Weevil
The black vine weevil is a destructive insect that kills host plants by feeding on their foliage. Larvae are white, C-shaped grubs that feed on plant roots and bark cambium, resulting in yellowing and wilting of foliage, and plant death.
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Mold or Fungus
Gray Snow Mold
Gray snow mold is a fungal disease that attacks turfgrass in areas where there are extended periods of snow cover. It is easier to manage if treated in a timely manner but can be fatal to turfgrass if left untreated.
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Leaf or Needle Discoloration
Pine Sawfly
Pine sawflies are conifer-feeding insects. They are categorized into two groups: spring species and summer species. Both feed on pine needles, causing the needles to turn yellow or brown. Sometimes the needles are completely consumed.
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Webs or Bags
Sod Webworms
Sod webworms are grayish-green caterpillars with dark brown heads and brown spots along the length of their bodies. The caterpillars live in silken tunnels at the base of grass blades, feeding on the grass blades at night and hiding in their tunnels during the day.
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Mold or Fungus
Southern Fusiform Rust
Southern fusiform rust is a fungal pathogen that causes trunk and/or branch swelling in pine hosts and rust on oak leaves.
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