Proper mulching can help increase the vitality of your tree along with an
application of microelements essential for the tree.
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html

You lack of correct mulching can cause problems in the rhizosphere. The
thought is written he
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html

Trees, young can self wound themselves and some proper corrective pruning
can help.
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20...why/young.html

If you increase the health of the tree by the latter the chances to have
these secondary organisms is low.
--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Tree Biologist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.
Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that
will give them understanding.


"hubops" wrote in message
...
Thanks for taking time to reply.
I don't mulch; fertilize; prune ;
it has been in the ground, striving for 15 years or so ;
Anyone have any ideas or experience with honeylocust plant bug ?
Thanks ;
John T.



For starters:

Many tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case
Sensitive.

Unhealthy Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20..._planting.html

Improper Mulching -
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html

Improper Pruning
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning

Improper Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry)
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html

Tree Farming and Related Problems
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/SOUND/

Troubles in the Rhizosphere
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Tree Biologist


Hi all.
I'm new here - hope it's not too off topic.
S. Ontario - near Stratford - 15 year old locust.
Have bad infestation of HoneyLocust Plant bug.
Tree is almost half eaten.
Never seen it before.
Suggestions ?
John T.