Ryan Kasak, sales arborist at Davey's Wickes/arborists, a Davey company, office, talks about a variety of summertime pests, as well as how homeowners can spot and get rid of them. In this episode we cover: Bagworms (00:48)Aphids (3:33)Crape myrtle trees in Rockland County, NY (5:24)Japanese beetles (6:06)Is a healthy tree not as prone to pests? (7:12)How do pests act when it's hot and dry? (8:13)Spider mites (8:46)Spotted lanternfly (11:07)How did Ryan become a sales arborist? (13:06)What can homeowners do to get rid of pests? (13:36)Lace bugs (14:53)Treatment application for large plants (15:57)How do arborists stay informed about pests and disease? (16:28)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our insect and disease blogs to stay informed on the different pests that pose a threat to your landscape and garden, click here - Insect & Disease Issues Blogs.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at
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