Your plants will only experience problems when new aphid colonies are formed in your region. This usually happens when Aphid colonies become overcrowded and the males grow wings and go and look for other less populated ‘territories’. It is impossible to predict when this happens so in terms of prevention there is no specific time to look out for them. Spring and summer is the season when they are most active but their appearance on your plants may not be limited to the warmer seasons.

What are Aphids?

Aphids are common garden pests that form up to several colonies on a single plant. They are tiny, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects that have long antennae and a characteristic pair of cornicles (short tubes) extending on either side of their abdomen. Their translucent bodies are most usually green, red, brown, yellow or white.

Where do they feed?

As I mentioned earlier, Aphids today feed on just about any plant. They will form colonies underneath leaves, the tips of branches, around growth points and even on soft and tender bark. Aphids pierce the stems, bark or leaves to get to the sap so they will almost always be on the soft places of the plant. If you notice spotty and yellow discoloration on the leaves of your plants then it is more than likely becauso of this common garden pest. By turning the leaves over you will quickly be able to recognize them.

How can I prevent it?

There are a few tips that I will give you on what you can possibly do to prevent Aphids in your garden. It will not always work and even when you have a healthy, great looking garden, these little creatures can become a pest. When that happens, it is always best to consult a professional.

1. The first thing you can do is to make sure that your plants are healthy and eating well. This means giving them prescribed plant food, feeding their soil with the correct types of compost and fertilizer. If you do not know what the best types of soils and fertilizers for your plants are, contact us as we can both advise and supply you with what you need.
2. Try not to have trees, flowers and other plants in your garden with yellow colors. Aphids are extremely attracted to yellow and will give preference to plants with this color.
3. Embed old CD’s, pieces from a broken mirror or even tinfoil in the soil around the base of your plant. This somehow works quite well.
4. Stick yellow double-sided tape around the base of your plants. As this is their color of choice, they will be attracted to this first, allowing you to catch them before they can form a colony.

If you end up in the unfortunate situation of an Aphid infestation make sure that get it sorted out ASAP. Their colonies can grow extremely quickly and do serious damage to your garden if it is not treated properly and quickly. To find out how we can help you feel free top browse through our services.

Cupertino Tree Treatment

We treat and a wide variety of tree disorders and tree fungi. The main tree concerns we address are

Tree Manageability:

• Trees don’t stop growing and they need to be properly pruned so they work within the landscape.

Long Term Health

• Trees need to be trimmed from time to time in order for the tree to develop the strongest frame. This helps with the overall health of the tree and increased fruit quality.

Disease Control

• Like all living things sometimes trees suffer from fungus and other disorders and need to be treated for them and sometimes protected from them through pro-active spraying.

Cupertino Tree Pruning – Cupertino Tree Trimming

We offer complete tree trimming and pruning services for every tree. Whether you need to have a fruit tree pruned for maximum fruit production or you need to have a tree returned to a more manageable position we can take care of it.

Cupertino Tree Removal

If you need to have a tree taken out of your landscape we provide complete tree removal services from the safe removal of the tree and the grinding out of the stump.

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Sunnyvale Tree Treatment

We are able to treat and a variety of tree disorders. Often, trees suffer from urban environmental factors, and when these factors are addressed we see great results. Sometimes treatment for a disease or fungus is required. We treat these too.

Sunnyvale Tree Pruning – Sunnyvale Tree Trimming

We offer complete tree trimming and pruning services for every tree. Whether you need to have a fruit tree pruned for maximum fruit production or you need to have a tree returned to a more manageable position we can take care of it.

Sunnyvale Tree Removal

If you need to have a tree taken out of your landscape we provide complete tree removal services from the safe removal of the tree and the grinding out of the stump.

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Trees we service include the following:

In addition we provide exterminator services, green exterminator services, tree service, or need tree trimming. Call 408 882 7535 or email us through our website: EvansPestManagement.com.

Los Altos Tree Treatment

We are able to treat and a variety of tree disorders. Often, trees suffer from urban environmental factors, and when these factors are addressed we see great results. Sometimes treatment for a disease or fungus is required. We treat these too.

Los Altos Tree Pruning – Los Altos Tree Trimming

We offer complete tree trimmin and pruning services for every tree. Whether you need to have a fruit tree pruned for maximum fruit production or you need to have a tree returned to a more manageable position we can take care of it.

Tree Removal

If you need to have a tree taken out of your landscape we provide complete tree removal services from the safe removal of the tree and the grinding out of the stump.

Let us know how we can serve you.

Trees we service:

In addition we provide exterminator services, green exterminator services, tree service, or need tree trimming. Call 408 882 7535 or email us through our website: EvansPestManagement.com.

Menlo Park Tree Treatment

We are able to treat and a variety of tree disorders. Often, trees suffer from urban environmental factors, and when these factors are addressed we see great results. Sometimes treatment for a disease or fungus is required. We treat these too.

Menlo Park Tree Pruning – Menlo Park Tree Trimming

We offer complete tree trimmin and pruning services for every tree. Whether you need to have a fruit tree pruned for maximum fruit production or you need to have a tree returned to a more manageable position we can take care of it.

Tree Removal

If you need to have a tree taken out of your landscape we provide complete tree removal services from the safe removal of the tree and the grinding out of the stump.

Let us know how we can serve you.

Trees we service:

In addition we provide exterminator services, green exterminator services, tree service, or need tree trimming. Call 408 882 7535 or email us through our website: EvansPestManagement.com.

Palo Alto Tree Treatment

We are able to treat and a variety of tree disorders. Often, trees suffer from urban environmental factors, and when these factors are addressed there is a re-establishment of the trees health. Sometimes the tree requires treatment for a disease or fungus. We take care of that too.

Palo Alto Tree Pruning – Tree Trimming

We offer complete tree trimmin and pruning services for every tree. Whether you need to have a fruit tree pruned for maximum fruit production or you need to have a tree returned to a more manageable position we can take care of it.

Tree Removal

If you need to have a tree taken out of your landscape we provide complete tree removal services from the safe removal of the tree and the grinding out of the stump.

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Palo Alto Tree Service

Trees we service:

In addition we provide exterminator services, green exterminator services, tree service, or need tree trimming. Call 408 882 7535 or email us through our website: EvansPestManagement.com.

Los Gatos Tree Treatment

We are able to treat and a variety of tree disorders. Often, trees suffer from urban environmental factors, and when these factors are addressed there is a re-establishment of the trees health. Sometimes the tree requires treatment for a disease of fungus. We treat these too.

Los Gatos Tree Pruning – Tree Trimming

We offer complete tree trimmin and pruning services for every tree. Whether you need to have a fruit tree pruned for maximum fruit production or you need to have a tree returned to a more manageable position we can take care of it.

Tree Removal

If you need to have a tree taken out of your landscape we provide complete tree removal services from the safe removal of the tree and the grinding out of the stump.

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Los Gatos Tree Service

Trees We Service:

In addition we provide exterminator services, green exterminator services, tree service, or need tree trimming. Call 408 882 7535 or email us through our website: EvansPestManagement.com.

Tree Treatment

If your trees are suffering from any fungus or other diseases give us a call. We can treat a broad range of tree disorders that will help to preserve the trees.

Tree Trimming – Tree Pruning

Our focus is keeping trees healthy and manageable. Our pruning service will strengthen the tree structure, clear dead branches, and allow for long term health and growth.

Tree Removal

When it is required we remove trees and grind out the stump. We very much prefer to not remove trees and if at all possible the tree can be saved or made more manageable we will present these options.

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Saratoga Tree Service.

Trees We Service:

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• Trees save Americans billions of dollars because they provide shade that makes it easier to heat and cool homes and offices. Trees are more than just pleasing to the eye. They save us money and increase our property values at the same time.

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First you will need to identify your trees.

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If you are intested in our exterminator services, green exterminator services, tree service, or need tree trimming call 408 882 7535 or email us through our website: EvansPestManagement.com.

Some of the services and places we have been seeing lately:

Palo Alto Tree Trimming, Palo Alto Tree Removal, Palo Alto Stump Removal, Palo Alto Tree Service