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Did you know: Pest pressure has been on the rise with the increase in environment related stress. Here is a list of the top 10 pests to keep an eye out for:
The Killers (High Threat Level) These pests cause irreversible damage and death, often before you realize the plant is infected. 1. Agave Snout Weevil ( Scyphophorus acupunctatus ) Targets: Agaves (especially Agave americana and A. weberi ). Yuccas are sometimes affected. Why it’s #1: It is widespread and almost always fatal. The weevil enters the base of the plant to lay eggs. The larvae hatch and eat the heart of the agave from the inside out, introducing a ro
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Did you know: Fungal diseases are common in Phoenix and there are hundreds that have been identified. Here is a list of the top 25 most common fungal pathogens that we see in the Valley:
Root & Vascular Wilts (Highest Threat) These are considered the most severe threats because they attack the vascular system or roots, often leading to tree death. 1. Phymatotrichopsis omnivora (Texas Root Rot) Threat Level: Critical. It is one of the few fungi that can kill a mature, healthy tree in a matter of weeks during summer. Targets: Rhus lancea (African Sumac), Xylosma, Bottle Trees, Silk Oak, Carob, and many non-native broadleaf trees. 2. Phytophthora
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