Insects and pests

Sapsuckers (Sphyrapicus) are species of woodpeckers that feed primarily on the sap of trees and shrubs. The …

Southern pine beetles infest all species of pines indigenous to the South. Shortleaf and loblolly pines are most susc…

Spider mites are arachnids, a gro…

Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, are voracious feeders. A fully-grown larva can consume as much as o…

Larvae of spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, feed on the foliage of a wide variety of woody plants. Duri…

Spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper that w…

Spruce bud scale is an insect usually found on Norway spruce, but will also attack blue spruce and other spruce speci…