Shrub Insects

Armored scale insects are a large group of sucking insects that can be tricky to find, identify, and manage.

There are many scale insects that feed on plants. They are often overlooked because they are immobile but they can cause serious damage to all types of plants.

Just like armored scales, soft scales are sucking insects of a wide variety of plants that can be challenging to control.

List and descriptions of common rose problems

White Prunicola Scale (Pseudaulacaspis prunicola) is a non-native type of armored scale insect that can be difficult to manage.

Cherry laurel shrubs are widely grown evergreens but are vulnerable to several problems. Shrubs can be damaged by pest and disease issues as well as stress from their environment. Learn how to care for these shrubs and manage conditions that cause damage.

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) are popular flowering shrubs in Maryland summer gardens.

Leafcutter bees cut circular or c-shaped sections from leaves of plants such as redbud, serviceberry, and rose.

List of azalea and rhododendron diseases, insect pests, and abiotic problems.

Planthoppers may be found on a variety of garden plants. Most species are just a temporary nuisance and do not require control.