by Mainscape | Nov 17, 2020 | General Environmental
Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta, are native to South America and entered the US around the 1930s. Since then, they have moved into our neighborhoods and have proven not to be the best neighbors. Their stings cause itchy, painful pustules on the skin...
by Mainscape | Sep 23, 2020 | General Environmental
Sooty mold is a black, flaky growth on plant leaves, stems, and trunks that is often confused for some sort of plant disease. In-stead of being the cause of a plant problem, it is a sign that insects have been feeding—specifically, those of the “piercing-sucking”...
by Mainscape | Sep 23, 2020 | General Environmental
The Rugose Spiraling Whitely (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus), or RSW, made its debut in the U.S. in 2009, wreaking havoc on Gumbo Limbo trees in Miami-Dade County. After its arrival, this invasive pest, thought to originate in Central America, quickly increased its...
by Mainscape | Aug 21, 2020 | General Environmental
Lethal Bronzing Disease (LBD), formerly known as Texas Phoenix Palm Decline (TPPD) is a lethal disease of palms. It is caused by a phytoplasma – a bacterium with no cell wall that lives in the vascular conducting tissue of plants. The disease is transmitted by insect...
by Mainscape | Jul 20, 2020 | General Environmental
From the CEO Mark Forsythe Throughout human history, there are years where significant events leave a lasting impact on humanity. 2020 will be remembered as one of those years. First, a pandemic stopped our economy and life as we know it, and has resulted in more than...
by imavexadmin | Nov 11, 2019 | General Environmental
It’s important to regularly check your landscape for any potential issues or diseases that palms may have developed. Many people put off calling a landscape provider when they see something wrong because they think the issue will go away on its own. That’s not always...
