THE ARBORWRIGHT BLOG

Tree Pests & Diseases

Field diagnoses of the insects and diseases we treat on trees in North Augusta SC, Aiken SC, and Augusta GA. From crape myrtle bark scale and southern pine beetles to oak wilt lookalikes and fungal leaf spots, each guide shows what the problem looks like, how it spreads, and which treatments actually work, with photos from real local cases. Use these to identify what is attacking your tree before it spreads to the rest of the yard.

Blue-gray stain fungus in the wood of a beetle-killed pine, treated by Arborwright in North Augusta SC

Why Is My Pine Tree Dying? Pine Bark Beetles in the CSRA

Three different beetles kill pines in the CSRA, and telling them apart changes the treatment completely. Here is how to know which one you have.
Oak foliage discolored by oak wilt, oak disease diagnosed by Arborwright in Evans GA

Oak Wilt in Aiken, SC: What Homeowners Need to Know

Oak wilt is killing water oaks across Aiken. The symptoms to watch for, where it has been found, and the summer pruning rule that matters most.
Crepe myrtle trunk coated in black sooty mold from bark scale honeydew, a common CSRA symptom

Why Is My Crape Myrtle Turning Black? Aiken & Augusta Guide

That black film on your crape myrtle is almost always bark scale. How to confirm it in thirty seconds, and what actually clears it up.