Ruth Nakamura · April 23, 2026
Stickiness is frequently your first clue. A glossy coating of honeydew settles across the foliage hanging below an infested section, dark sooty mold begins spreading over the stems, and tucked somewhere in that mess you’ll discover either hard, bumpy protrusions or fluffy white waxy clusters fastened to the branches. This constellation of signs points to … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · December 7, 2025
When the Leaves Start Whispering: Recognizing Spider Mite Damage Early What I actually use: The tool that catches mite infestations before they spread across your tree — A quality magnifying loupe on Amazon → That afternoon walking through my grandmother’s backyard left an impression I couldn’t shake. Mulberry trees are deceptively tough — but that … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · December 5, 2025
What’s that fine, powdery material collecting near the base of your branches — and why is the wood just above it dying even though the rest of the tree looks perfectly fine? You’re probably looking at the work of mulberry borers, one of the nastiest internal tree pests you’ll ever encounter. Unlike the insects that … Read more
