I remember standing under the desert willow for a while ... As populations get large, winged aphids may be produced, but the tree will likely keep a residual aphid population.

Q: I saw the most beautiful dappled willow tree on a walk in Harrisburg ... including anthracnose, rust, aphids and sawfly larvae. That doesn't mean you'd necessarily get any of those, just ...

Plus, since the tree can drop leaves and small branches, expect periodic cleanups of the yard. Common pests include aphids and caterpillars, while diseases like willow blight and powdery mildew ...

keep an eye out for the giant willow aphid and, come November, watch it very carefully It's also possible they may head down the willow tree and over-winter in the roots. We just don't know.

In May 2022, the aphid was discovered on another tree - quince, which is unusual for this insect. RHS insect expert, Dr Andrew Salisbury said: "The sighting of giant willow aphids on quince ...

"Giant willow aphids reduce the vigour and strength of willows, in some cases leading to the death of the tree." Foster said the aphid also attracted large numbers of wasps, which fed on its ...

Ms Sopow says giant willow aphid feed on willow tree sap and have a particularly devastating impact on bee colonies. “The total impact of giant willow aphids has been estimated to be over NZ$300 ...

As up to 2.5m aphids can inhabit a single tree, the expert said it's better ... The insects have also been reported to inhabit willow, pine, elm, walnut, beech and maple trees.

The black is sooty mould, which feeds on the honeydew deposited on leaves and branches by the giant willow aphid. The aphid taps into the sugar flow in the stem of the willow and the pressure of ...

keep an eye out for the giant willow aphid and, come November, watch it very carefully It's also possible they may head down the willow tree and over-winter in the roots. We just don't know.