Specific Pests, Trees, and Diseases Relevant to Tallahassee

Common Trees in Tallahassee

• Live Oak (Quercus virginiana): Known for its sprawling branches and evergreen foliage.
• Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora): Famous for its large, fragrant flowers and glossy leaves.
• Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda): A fast-growing pine common in southeastern forests.
• Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum): Often found in wetlands, known for its unique “knees” that protrude from the ground.
• Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua): Recognizable by its star-shaped leaves and spiky fruit.

Common Pests in Tallahassee

• Southern Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis): A significant pest for pines, causing widespread damage.
• Asian Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri): A pest that affects citrus trees, vectoring the bacterial disease huanglongbing (citrus greening).
• Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Xyleborus glabratus): Known for spreading laurel wilt disease, affecting redbay and other laurel family trees.
• Scale Insects: These pests affect a wide variety of trees and shrubs, causing damage by sucking sap.
• Bagworms (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis): They can defoliate trees, particularly conifers and evergreens.

Common Tree Diseases in Tallahassee

• Laurel Wilt: Spread by the Redbay Ambrosia Beetle, this disease affects trees in the laurel family, including redbay and avocado.
• Oak Wilt: A fungal disease that affects oak trees, causing leaf discoloration, wilt, and death.
• Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing): A bacterial disease vectored by the Asian Citrus Psyllid, devastating to citrus trees.
• Southern Blight (Sclerotium rolfsii): A fungal disease affecting a wide range of plants, causing wilting and rot.
• Anthracnose: A fungal disease that causes leaf spots, blight, and dieback in various trees, including oaks and maples.

Local Expertise for Tallahassee's Unique Landscape

At Miller's Tree Service, we understand the unique challenges that come with maintaining a healthy landscape in Tallahassee. Our expert team is well-versed in the local tree species, pests, and diseases, ensuring your plants and trees receive the specialized care they need.

Common Trees We Care For:

• Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
• Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
• Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)
• Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
• Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

Pests We Manage:

• Southern Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis)
• Asian Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri)
• Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Xyleborus glabratus)
• Scale Insects
• Bagworms (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis)

Diseases We Treat:

• Laurel Wilt
• Oak Wilt
• Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing)
• Southern Blight (Sclerotium rolfsii)
• Anthracnose

Our Comprehensive Health Care Services

Our services are tailored to address the specific needs of Tallahassee's diverse plant and tree population. Whether it's preventing pest infestations, diagnosing and treating diseases, or ensuring optimal soil health, we have the expertise to keep your landscape thriving.