The
following are some of the most common pests of ornamentals here in Orange
County New York. These are pests that people ask about all of time, so
you should acquaint yourself with each one and familiarize yourself the name of
pest, the plants affected by pest, and signs and symptoms of an infestation.
You don't need read the entire factsheet for each pest. Remember, if you can
identify the pest, you can always do research on how to best manage that pest.
Note:
There are several common pests not listed here that we will talk about when we cover invasive
insects (ex. Emerald Ash Borer, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Spongy Moth, etc.).