Arborvitae

Arborvitae: Spider mites categories: Arborvitae Arborvitae Insects Conifers Ornamentals revision date: 2023-02-07 12:00 Arborvitae spruce spider mite damagePhoto by: C.R. Foss Biology Spider mites are tiny, eight-legged, and of various colors from yellowish or greenish to red. They may be found on the foliage and often produce a fine webbing on the branchlets or between […]

Arborvitae: Spruce bud scale categories: Arborvitae Arborvitae Insects Conifers Ornamentals revision date: 2023-02-07 12:00 Spruce bud scalePhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Spruce bud scales are shiny brown insects found on the twigs. Heavily infested plants may appear yellowish or show other signs of stress. New growth may be stunted or lacking. Adults are 1⁄8″-1⁄4″ in […]