Home › The Canopy › Pests & DiseasePests & DiseaseSpotted Lanternfly in NJ: How to Protect Your TreesThe spotted lanternfly is now well established across New Jersey. Here’s how it damages your trees, why the egg masses matter most, and the treatments that actually work.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•June 17, 2026•8 min read The spotted […]
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Home › The Canopy › Pests & DiseasePests & DiseaseCommon NJ Tree Diseases to Watch ForFrom anthracnose on dogwoods to oak wilt and bacterial leaf scorch, New Jersey trees face a long list of diseases. Learn to spot the symptoms early — when it’s treatable versus when the tree has to come down.Dave Lombardi, ISA […]
Home › The Canopy › Pests & DiseasePests & DiseaseEmerald Ash Borer in NJ: Save or Remove Your Ash Tree?Emerald ash borer has killed millions of NJ ash trees. Here’s how to tell if yours can still be saved — and why a dead ash can’t wait.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•May 6, 2026•8 min readIf […]
Home › The Canopy › Pests & DiseasePests & DiseaseSpongy Moth (Gypsy Moth) Damage in NJ: Treatment & PreventionSpongy moth caterpillars can strip a New Jersey oak bare in weeks — and a second bad year can kill it. Here’s how to spot the egg masses now and stop the damage.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•February […]