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Plant Health Care Guide in Massachusetts

Give your plants the right care to keep them healthy and beautiful all year. This Plant Health Care Guide in Massachusetts helps you choose the best plants and care tips for the local climate.

Plant Health Care Guide for Property Owners in Massachusetts

As a Massachusetts property owner, you want your trees, shrubs, and plants to stay healthy and beautiful throughout the year. Insects, pests, and plant diseases often cause damage if not treated early. To protect your landscape, it’s important to know what pests and diseases are common in Massachusetts. Check out the list of common insects and issues below to better care for your plants.

Tent Caterpillars

Tent Caterpillars

Signs:
Web-like “tents” in tree branches
Chewed or missing leaves on trees

Care Tips:
Remove and destroy nests early in the morning
Prune affected branches carefully

Leaf Miners

Leaf Miners

Signs:
Light, squiggly lines on leaves
Transparent trails or “mines” inside the leaf

Care Tips:
Remove and discard damaged leaves
Use neem oil to disrupt larvae

Eastern Tent Moth

Eastern Tent Moth

Signs:
Large silky nests in trees
Defoliated (leafless) sections on trees

Care Tips:
Cut and remove tents before larvae leave
Use a stick or gloved hand to break up tents

Caterpillars

Caterpillars

Signs:
Chewed holes in leaves
Clusters of larvae under leaves

Care Tips:
Hand-pick caterpillars when spotted
Use Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a natural bacteria safe for plants

Earwigs

Earwigs

Signs:
Ragged holes in leaves, flowers, and fruits
Active at night, hiding in mulch or under pots during the day

Care Tips:
Reduce wet mulch or damp hiding spots
Use shallow containers with oil to trap them

Why Plant Health Care Is Important in Massachusetts

Healthy trees and plants don’t just look good—they:

Our experts deliver proactive care designed to support long-term plant health and prevent costly damage before it starts.

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FAQs

Massachusetts has changing weather, pests, and plant diseases. Regular care helps your trees and shrubs stay strong in all seasons.

Check your plants once a week during growing season. Look for holes in leaves, bugs, wilting, or spots.

You can contact North Eastern Tree Service in Massachusetts. We offer expert plant care, pest control, and free health checks for your trees and shrubs.

Native plants like red maple, white pine, dogwood, and azaleas grow well.

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