Pest Predictions
Let’s face it; our weather has been anything but usual over the past few years. Unfortunately this unpredictable weather means that our pest and disease problems also have been, and will be [for some time], anything but usual. Last year’s storms, drought, and mild winter will have a big impact on the attitude of pests and diseases for the next few months.
Here are our best predictions of what you may expect to see:
- Japanese Beetles may be in their strongest numbers yet, this year. The mild winter has allowed the beetles to nest, breed, and flourish without restraint.
- Woody plants may be most susceptible to the recent drought problems we’ve faced. Those that have sacrificed surface roots during the dry period open their deeper roots up for root rot. Herbaceous plants may face the same fate.
- Ants! Last month we featured an article about customer’s concerns for the enormous amount of ant colonies around properties. They’re only going to grow larger.
- Mites love, and thrive, in warmer weather, especially when it is hot and dry.
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William Quinn and Sons, Inc.
3860 W. 127th St.
Alsip, IL 60803
Phone: 708-389-8119
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