Spruce Gall Adelgids

Branch showing spruce gall adelgid insects

Description: Small pineapple-shaped gall growing along spruce branches causing distortion or side-branching.

Trees Affected: Spruce

What to look for: Pineapple-shaped galls, distorted growth patterns.

Treatment Options: Prune out light infestations, systemic insecticide applications, insecticide spray application in early spring during crawler stage