Q&A – My oak tree has spots on the leaves and is being eaten by caterpillars. Should I spray?
Question:
My oak tree has spots on the leaves and is being eaten by caterpillars. Should I spray?
Answer:
The spots are fungal diseases caused by the wet spring weather conditions. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says the caterpillars are yellow necked caterpillars. They will not affect the tree. If you want to have the tree sprayed, contact a certified arborist. They have the equipment to spray large trees.
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My oak tree has spots on the leaves and is being eaten by caterpillars. Should I spray?
Answer:
The spots are fungal diseases caused by the wet spring weather conditions. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says the caterpillars are yellow necked caterpillars. They will not affect the tree. If you want to have the tree sprayed, contact a certified arborist. They have the equipment to spray large trees.
Related Videos:
What is this fungus and will it hurt my tree?
What are these yellow striped caterpillars on my oak tree?
Related Resources:
Leaf Spot Disease of Trees and Shrubs
Yellownecked Caterpillar in the Landscape