Plant pests and diseases are invasive. They eat away at our trees and shrubs, hamper tree growth, and damage natural and cultivated plants. They can destroy parts of a plant or all of one. If left untreated, they can become uncontrollable as their numbers multiply. But different pests attack different locations. Below is information on the plant pests of most concern to Rhode Islanders

RITree helps homeowners and seasoned pros deal with difficult plant pests. We present lectures and workshops on plan pest topics, including how to treat them. We publish a monthly newsletter, called ROOT TIPS, which provides pest alerts and the latest information on combatting these pests. Plus, we respond to individual questions about plant pests. To get help with a specific plant pest or schedule a plant pest lecture or workshop, contact RITree.