2024年7月23日 · Though crepe myrtles (also referred to as a crape myrtle or crapemyrtle) are practically maintenance-free, problems can arise, such as sooty mold, powdery mildew, and leaf spots. Many can be avoided simply by making sure you’ve picked a tree that’s hardy enough for your area, gets lots of light, and has plenty of room to grow.

Crepe myrtles can be affected by a variety of pests, including aphids, crepe myrtle bark scale, Japanese beetles, whiteflies, flea beetles, spider mites, ants, bark lice, mealybugs, leafhoppers, thrips, lacebugs, and caterpillars.

Keep your crape myrtles healthy with this guide to identifying and managing diseases and insect pests that can impact their beauty.

2024年5月29日 · In this article, we’ll dive into common Crape Myrtle problems as well as what you can do about them. Six of the most common Crape Myrtle problems that we see include: 1. Powdery Mildew 2. Cercospora Leaf Spot 3. Sooty Mold. 4. Japanese Beetles 5. Crape Myrtle Aphids 6. Crape Myrtle Bark Scale

2022年7月6日 · The most common Crape Myrtle pests include aphids, Japanese beetles, and bark scale. Powdery mildew and sooty mold can also affect your Crape Myrtle though they’re not traditional pests. Depending on the pest or disease, you can take steps to help your Crape Myrtle recover and thrive.

2021年6月11日 · Although there are a number of occasional crepe myrtle insect pests, a few are overwhelmingly common. Knowing how to identify and treat these critters when they appear can help keep your plant healthy and happy for years to come. Here are the top contenders and their warning signs: Crepe myrtle aphids.

2025年1月24日 · The widespread practice of topping crapemyrtle is sometimes called “crape murder,” and it is strongly discouraged. These trees and shrubs only need to be pruned to thin a crowded canopy or to remove broken branches. ... Sometimes pests will take advantage of damaged or declining plants, or the damage may have occurred long before you ...

2025年1月24日 · Host Plants – Crape myrtle is the only known host of this aphid. Damage – The crapemyrtle aphid is the only significant insect pest of crepe myrtles in the Southeast. Because it feeds on the lower surface of crepe myrtle foliage, it is inconspicuous except for the copious amounts of honeydew that it excretes.

Crape Myrtle has few pests that impact their health and overall growth. When these shrubs and trees are planted in full sun with adequate moisture and soil drainage they are virtually carefree. Sap-sucking insects such as Aphids can take hold …

2021年3月25日 · Below are some common issues with Crape Myrtle trees and things to be on the lookout for: #1. Crape Myrtle Aphids. Crape Myrtle aphids feed on the sap of Crape Myrtle trees and are the most common Crape Myrtle pest. These aphids are a pale yellow color and can typically be found on the underside of leaves.