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Phylloxera

The pecan phylloxera is an insect related to Aphids. It causes galls on pecan and hickory trees. The galls initially appear as yellowish-green swellings on the leaves, shoots, and nuts. The greenish galls which average 1/8 to one inch in size; weaken the leaves and branches that they are on to the point that the branch die-back may occur.

Phylloxera eggs are laid in the fall and they over-winter on tree branches. In the spring, juveniles emerge from the eggs and begin feeding on the new, tender foliage. As the females feed, they inject a toxin into the plant tissue, causing the gall to develop. Quickly, the gall grows and envelops the feeding insect, at which time the insect lays the next generation of eggs, which emerge from the galls as winged insects in late May and early June. The most damaging period for pecan and hickory trees is when the first generation feeds on new tender growth.

Recommended Steps to Control Phylloxera

Once the gall is formed, there is no way to eliminate the balls or control the insect inside it. Branches and leaves that fall to the ground should be collected and removed.

During the growing season, at the first sign of the first-generation of Phylloxera, spray the tree with Take Down Garden Spray, to help prevent feeding and laying of the second generation of eggs.

In the fall, the tree should be sprayed with Horticultural Oil Insect Spray, ensuring a good coating is applied to all the branches and the trunk. This prevents the over-wintering of the eggs and other insects on the bark.

The following spring, before bud break, repeat spraying with Horticultural Oil. As the leaves start to form, the tree should be sprayed again with Take Down Garden Spray, before the insects feed on and enter the leaves to begin forming the galls.

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TreeHelp developed easy-to-use Annual Care Kits to help homeowners maintain healthy and vibrant trees.

TreeHelp Annual Care Kits provide health supplements that are specific and appropriate to the type of tree that you care for. The supplements are designed to promote root-development which will have a lasting effect on the long-term health of your trees. Root development is vital for a tree because it gives the tree a reserve of strength and vitality that will help it survive through periods of drought, nutrient deficiency, insect infestation or disease. Too many fertilizers and other soil additives on the market focus on immediate impact - like "candy for trees". Our soil treatments, on the other hand, provide nutrients and organic elements that will help your tree today and for many years to come.

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Customized kits are also available for over 90 other types of trees.

Having the right composition of minerals and organic material is extremely important in maintaining tree health. As a result, all of our kits are "custom-built" with specially selected components to suit a particular tree type. For example, the mycorrhizal fungi that benefits an oak tree will have no effect on a maple. And the fertilizer recommended for use on a pine would not be ideal for an elm. With our custom care kits, you can be certain you are applying the right treatments to your trees.

Step 1: Mycorrhizal Fungi

Mycorrhizal fungi is a relatively new soil treatment for trees. Co-existing with trees and plants in nature for hundreds of millions of years, these beneficial fungi provide a "safety net" for the tree in times of stress. By colonizing the roots and extending themselves further into the soil, the fungi enable the tree to take in more nutrients and moisture. The result is a healthier, more robust tree better capable of withstanding the many stressful conditions that exist in an urban environment and to better metabolize nutrients.

Because trees are often transplanted into non-native soils, and because urban soils have often been damaged by pollution and compaction, it is essential to re-introduce mycorrhizal fungi to the soil. Our custom care kits match the correct type of mycorrhizal fungi with specific types of trees.

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Fertilizer will always be an important component of a comprehensive tree care program. But it must be done properly. Nutrient balances are difficult to achieve and improper fertilization can have drastically poor effects on trees. All too often, trees are fertilized with Nitrogen-rich, quick-release fertilizers. Not only does this have the potential of 'burning' the soil around the roots, it can also promote structurally weak growth that can attract insects and disease. Our fertilizers, on the other hand, slowly release a carefully measured balance of nutrients into the soil for a constant feeding that provides more long-lasting benefit to your tree.

The fertilizers that are included in our custom care kits have been specially selected to provide maximum benefit to a particular type of tree. The formulations are often very different from species to species and target different biological structures. The result will be a healthier, more vital tree.

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