AboutJim Hyland Expertise I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.
Experience 34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.
BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology Registered Forester Certified Pesticide Appicator
Question MY PLUM TREE HAS WORMS THAT HAVE CAUSED THE BARK TO CRACK AND SAP TO DRIP,I LIVE IN CHICAGO IL PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET RID OF THESE PESTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. MATT
Answer I think you may have an insect called the Peachtree borer. These are fairly easy to control with an Insecticide. Check with your local Garden type store for an insecticide for Borers and follow the directions on the bottle. Here is a web site that discribs Peachtree Borer.http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/bugreview/peachtreeborer.html
IF you are not still sure you can contact the IL State Forestry Agency (see address and phone # below) They should be able to assist.
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph St., Suite 4-300
Chicago, IL 60601
312/814-2070
