I'd go with the least invasive methods first, since you're not sure.

>> Chewed leaves or needles, mild to severe leaf loss, and branch death with no regrowth on evergreens What insect is damaging my tree: Bagworms, the camouflaged critters What do bagworms do: Bagworms consume tree leaves, often unnoticeably, until severe damage occurs.

I've covered the shown root and removed the grass that was right up to the tree.

Most common tree. Jun 28, Numerous insect pests can impact spruces in Michigan’s landscape, but the two most common are gall adelgids and spruce spider mites. In both cases, the insect pests are tiny and you may need a hand lens to see them. Often times, people are more likely to see the damage as opposed to the insect pests themselves. 1. Gall adelgids. Oct 11, The Invisible Itch Mite Will Make You Nostalgic for Mosquitoes Itch mites, as many asa day, fall from oak trees; ‘you can’t see them’ The.

The wet soil against the trunk will bring bugs that destroy and eat into the bark and kill the tree. Takes a few years, so enjoy the garden. Remember, when the tree is THERE, it’s a shade garden, but once the tree has fallen, it may be a sun garden. Plan accordingly.

I’m actually surprised no. Jul 08, Rhizosphaera needle cast (Rhizosphaera kalkhoffii) is a foliar disease of spruce trees. It is most common in trees growing outside of their native range.

I would also remove the plastic from around the tree if it is still there as it can harbor pests and encourage fungal growths.

It starts on the inner and lower growth and progresses upward through the tree. It can take up to 15 months for the needles to show visible symptoms after the initial infection.

Jul 04, Treatment: The disease spreads by laying dormant in the soil, by being ejected into the air when it fells a tree, by bugs damaging the plant or tree (and thus giving the disease access to the plant or trees innards), and by root-to-root contact. To treat this disease, you'll need to fumigate the soil, plant resistant strains or whatever it is that's affected, and in severe cases, remove the tree.