If you even think there might be a disease or invasive insect call us right away.  Diseases and insects can devistate a landscape quickly For both insects and diseases, regular scouting and monitoring of the landscape is important. The landscape manager should check plants regularly for disease symptoms such as wilting, stunting, galls and abnormal growths, foliar spots, lesions, chlorosis, etc. Insect infestations will also show symptoms such as chewing, leaf mining and signs of the pest including residues such as honeydew, webbing and feces, etc. Unfortunately, symptoms of insect damage are sometimes similar to those of disease as well as those associated with poor cultural practices such as over watering, environmental factors such as pollution, and damage by human activity such as damage to tree bark caused by mechanical means (mowers, trimmers). Sometimes humans cause initial damage through carelessness that can invite secondary invaders such as insects and diseases. The first step to solving any problem is proper monitoring and assessment of the problem and cause. Correct and timely identification will not only save the plant material, but also save time, money and the otherwise unnecessary use of pesticides.