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Just as in human medicine, proper treatment begins with diagnosis. A professional arborist, nursery operator, or state/county extension agent can help you determine what the bug, or insect, is. Once the insect is identified, it can be determined if it is harmful to the tree, beneficial to the tree, or has no effect whatsoever.
