Watch for These Pests That Are Still a Problem in Winter
The cold winter weather has a reputation for killing off many unwanted pests and insects throughout your landscaping. This is good news as it means your commercial landscaping will look as great as possible during the off-season without you having to schedule frequent pest control appointments throughout the winter months. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some pests that can survive the freezing temperatures and threaten the health and safety of your landscaping and plants. Here are a few of the most common and problematic pests Colorado business owners may encounter.
Pine Beetles
Pine beetles are one of the most significant nuisance pests in the greater Denver area and are responsible for killing off large swaths of pine forest throughout the southwest. And they’ve made their way down to the city and can pose threats to many pine trees in the area. Since they burrow into the tree, the cold temperatures aren’t always enough to get rid of them. That’s why it’s always a good idea to get your trees inspected at least once a year by a certified arborist. They’ll be able to identify early warning signs of pest infestation and help you figure out the best treatment plan.
Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers feed on the insects in your trees. While this can be beneficial in some circumstances, it’s particularly harmful during the winter months when other sources of food are scarce. Rather than finding bugs close to the surface of the bark, woodpeckers will have to dig deeper into your tree to find the insects they feed on. This exposes your trees to additional stress during the colder months and can slow their recovery and growth in the spring. Work with your commercial landscaping team to identify the best ways to protect your property against woodpeckers.
Aphids
Aphids may not seem like a huge problem for your plants, but they can easily spread throughout your landscaping, even during the colder months. Aphids feed on the sap inside your plants and since many ornamental grasses, shrubs, and trees still produce green growth during the winter, aphids still have an active food source when other plants are dormant. Your commercial landscaping team can help you identify the early warning signs of an aphid infestation and may be able to help you mitigate the damage in the long run, even if you notice aphids in the winter.
What You Can Do to Protect Your Plants
The best way to protect your plants from unwelcome pests is to stay on top of routine pest control treatments. Work with a local exterminator to treat your property for existing infestations. Your commercial landscape maintenance team will then be able to help you keep insects and pests from causing significant damage to the plants you love. Just make sure to schedule regular maintenance appointments throughout the year. This will make it easier to address minor infestations before they spread throughout your property.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Regular maintenance is an essential part of keeping your landscaping safe from pests and insects. If you can’t remember the last time you gave your property’s landscaping a little TLC, don’t wait. Contact Nationwide Landworks to schedule an appointment.
Go Back Pine Beetles
Pine beetles are one of the most significant nuisance pests in the greater Denver area and are responsible for killing off large swaths of pine forest throughout the southwest. And they’ve made their way down to the city and can pose threats to many pine trees in the area. Since they burrow into the tree, the cold temperatures aren’t always enough to get rid of them. That’s why it’s always a good idea to get your trees inspected at least once a year by a certified arborist. They’ll be able to identify early warning signs of pest infestation and help you figure out the best treatment plan.
Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers feed on the insects in your trees. While this can be beneficial in some circumstances, it’s particularly harmful during the winter months when other sources of food are scarce. Rather than finding bugs close to the surface of the bark, woodpeckers will have to dig deeper into your tree to find the insects they feed on. This exposes your trees to additional stress during the colder months and can slow their recovery and growth in the spring. Work with your commercial landscaping team to identify the best ways to protect your property against woodpeckers.
Aphids
Aphids may not seem like a huge problem for your plants, but they can easily spread throughout your landscaping, even during the colder months. Aphids feed on the sap inside your plants and since many ornamental grasses, shrubs, and trees still produce green growth during the winter, aphids still have an active food source when other plants are dormant. Your commercial landscaping team can help you identify the early warning signs of an aphid infestation and may be able to help you mitigate the damage in the long run, even if you notice aphids in the winter.
What You Can Do to Protect Your Plants
The best way to protect your plants from unwelcome pests is to stay on top of routine pest control treatments. Work with a local exterminator to treat your property for existing infestations. Your commercial landscape maintenance team will then be able to help you keep insects and pests from causing significant damage to the plants you love. Just make sure to schedule regular maintenance appointments throughout the year. This will make it easier to address minor infestations before they spread throughout your property.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Regular maintenance is an essential part of keeping your landscaping safe from pests and insects. If you can’t remember the last time you gave your property’s landscaping a little TLC, don’t wait. Contact Nationwide Landworks to schedule an appointment.