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Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...

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The other gall I found, which was on a different tree, was an oak leaf pocket gall. This gall is produced by a one-eight-inch-long fly, or midge, called Macrodiplesis quercusoroca.

The oak processionary moth is not native to the UK. It was first spotted in London in 2006 after being accidentally transported from Europe in trees. In recent years, it has begun spreading across ...