Quick Facts
Type
PestSeverity
LowSeasonality
Spring through Summer
Key Symptoms
- Small soft-bodied insects clustering on leaves, stems, and shoots
- Curled or distorted foliage
- Sticky honeydew residue on leaves and surfaces below
- Yellowing and premature leaf drop
- Sooty mold growth on honeydew-coated surfaces
Treatment guidance under arborist review
Talk to an ISA-Certified Arborist about your aphids
Treatment for aphids depends on the tree species, severity, and site conditions on your property. Our arborist is currently reviewing the treatment guidance on this page to make sure it reflects the most up-to-date Atlanta-specific recommendations. In the meantime, call us for guidance tailored to your tree.
Symptoms, affected tree species, and seasonality above are accurate. The detailed treatment article will return once our arborist has finished reviewing it.