If you’ve noticed that the leaves on your tree are inexplicably turning yellow, it can be a daunting prospect. Iron chlorosis is one of the most likely reasons for this but, while it’s only natural to worry, the good news is that this situation can still be resolved.
Before you reach for that catch-all insecticide that’s going to exterminate everything in your yard, there are some things you need to understand about insects commonly found on trees and shrubs in North Texas, how insecticides work, and when to use them.
A little about American Sweetgum Trees: you’ll recognize these trees by their characteristic star-shaped leaves and their “gumballs,” which are prickly, woody seed balls that drop off during the winter.
Lace bugs are interesting, even beautiful, looking bugs. They are easily recognizable by their flat wings, which have a lacy or gauze-like texture. There are more than 140 species of lace bugs in North America, most of which you can identify by their host preference.
Sycamore trees are beloved for their impressive size and regal appearance. These beautiful shade trees are one of the largest deciduous trees in North America, and in Texas, they can reach more than 150 feet tall in the right conditions.
Although they’re attractive bugs with an attractive name, lace bugs cause some pretty unattractive damage to our Fort Worth trees. If you’ve noticed a stippling pattern on the leaves of your trees or shrubs, you might have a lace bug infestation on your hands.
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