Jskron
New Member
Hello, I have a Pin oak that was planted in early spring and in the past month it constantly has at least 3 or 4 different kinds of wasps chewing at the trunk. I have never seen some of these species of wasp before. There is always 1 or 2 yellow jackets, 1 or 2 to big ones that are about 2 inches long and a couple black and white ones. Here is a couple pictures.
1.View attachment 192785 The tree was bowed pretty bad when they planted it. I have managed to straighten it though.
2.View attachment 192786 Wasps
3.View attachment 192787 wasps
There is also always lots of flies and gnats around this tree but not on any other trees in the yard. I have read a little bit about Gall wasps infesting Pin oaks but I can't seem to find anything on how to get rid of them. Any suggestions on how to get these insects off the tree?
Thanks
1.View attachment 192785 The tree was bowed pretty bad when they planted it. I have managed to straighten it though.
2.View attachment 192786 Wasps
3.View attachment 192787 wasps
There is also always lots of flies and gnats around this tree but not on any other trees in the yard. I have read a little bit about Gall wasps infesting Pin oaks but I can't seem to find anything on how to get rid of them. Any suggestions on how to get these insects off the tree?
Thanks