by Cindy Giroud | Jul 23, 2026 | Insect Control, Plant Health Care
Introduction Headline Spotted lanternflies have become a familiar sight throughout Pennsylvania, but their continued presence should not be ignored. These invasive insects feed on the sap of trees, vines and other plants, potentially weakening valuable landscape...
by Cindy Giroud | Jul 23, 2026 | Insect Control, Plant Health Care
What Are Aphids and Why Should You Be Concerned? Aphids are among the most common insect pests found on ornamental trees, shrubs, and landscape plants throughout Pennsylvania. These tiny, soft-bodied insects feed by piercing leaves and stems to extract plant sap,...
by Luke Marchie | Apr 28, 2021 | Insect Control
Picture this: You’ve spent a small fortune on a landscaper at the beginning of the season, but just a few weeks later, you’re walking through your garden, and you notice a bunch of small bites taken out of the flower you’ve been eagerly awaiting. Some folks may give...
by Luke Marchie | Mar 11, 2021 | Insect Control
Plants that Attract Spotted LanternflyWhy Is This Invasive Pest a Problem?First found in Berks County in 2014, the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a destructive nuisance that has specific plants that are favorite targets. A voracious feeder, this invasive...
by Luke Marchie | Jun 12, 2020 | Insect Control
Invasive species pose a real threat to any region’s local ecosystem and agriculture, and spotted lanternflies in eastern Pennsylvania are no different. Spotted lanternflies are native to parts of China, India, and Vietnam. Their populations in those areas are widely...
by Luke Marchie | May 2, 2020 | Insect Control
An invasive species is one that is not native to that region and spreads at a rate that is considered harmful to that region’s regular ecosystem. Invasive species can be plants like noxious weeds, mammals such as european rabbits, or insects like the infamous brown...
