Q.Weeping Pussy Willow Tree About Two Years Appears To Have Some Type Of My New Brownish Beetle Eating Through Its Trunk
Weeping pussy willow tree about two years appears to have some type of my new brownish beetle eating through its trunk
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Borers are always bad news. They can do lots of damage to trees. Keeping your trees healthy is the best defense. They tend to prey on stressed trees such as those with too much or too little irrigation. Insecticides are only effective if applied at the right time. Cultural intervention such as pruning out affected wood can help.
These articles should help. I've also included how to find your local extension service who can help with identification of the borers:
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/INVERT/roundheadbore.html
https://extension.usu.edu/pests/research/flatheaded-borer
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/poplar_and_willow_borer_damaging_pussy_willows_in_nurseries
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
