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August 7, 2025 18 mins

Ryan Kasak, sales arborist at Davey's Wickes/arborists, a Davey company, office, talks about a variety of summertime pests, as well as how homeowners can spot and get rid of them. 

In this episode we cover: 

  • Bagworms (00:48)
  • Aphids (3:33)
  • Crape myrtle trees in Rockland County, NY (5:24)
  • Japanese beetles (6:06)
  • Is a healthy tree not as prone to pests? (7:12)
  • How do pests act when it's hot and dry? (8:13)
  • Spider mites (8:46)
  • Spotted lanternfly (11:07)
  • How did Ryan become a sales arborist? (13:06)
  • What can homeowners do to get rid of pests? (13:36)
  • Lace bugs (14:53)
  • Treatment application for large plants (15:57)
  • How do arborists stay informed about pests and disease? (16:28)

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