What Type of Bugs Bore Holes in Magnolia Trees in Arkansas?
jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a07/1n/ai/type-holes-magnolia-trees-arkansas_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Magnolias bloom in mid- to-late April in Arkansas. Magnolias bloom in mid- to-late April in Arkansas, and many cultivars, including the popular Magnolia grandiflora, are hardy enough for its winters. One of the oldest tree species in existence, magnolias have few pests and problems other than rabbits and deer that like to chew on its leaves and bark. None of the insects that attack magnolia trees live solely in Arkansas, and the few species that bore holes in twigs and leaves are a problem all over the Southern and Midwestern United States. Leaf Miner The leaf miner is a voracious insect that devours leaves the way its name implies. It bores holes in the leaves, burrowing inside and “mining” them. Leaf damage on a magnolia tree can be extensive. The damage appears as blistered spots, and leaf death is
