Keeping your plants healthy is a top priority, so if you notice a powdery substance on them, you'll want to take action because it might be powdery mildew! This fungal disease causes white, powdery spots to form on the foliage of your plants, which can hinder their ability to photosynthesize and weaken them. Fortunately, if you suspect that your plants are infected with this disease, you can enlist the help of professionals to confirm the disease. From there, they will apply a curative treatment to stop it from spreading further and causing more damage. You can also take preventative measures to protect your plants in Tennessee from powdery mildew and other diseases in the future by investing in a tree and shrub care program that includes fertilization treatments and preventative disease control treatments.

What is powdery mildew, and what does it do to your plants?

Leaves of a tree in Memphis, TN, with powdery mildew.

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects many types of plants. It gets its name from the white, powdery spots that form on the foliage of infected plants. These spots can spread and cover entire leaves, making it difficult for the plant to photosynthesize properly. As a result, infected plants can become weak and stunted, and in severe cases, they may even die. Powdery mildew thrives in warm, humid conditions and can spread quickly if not controlled. It's important to take action as soon as you notice signs of this disease on your plants to prevent it from spreading further and causing more damage.

What should you do if you notice signs of powdery mildew on your plants?

If you notice signs of powdery mildew on your plants, it's important to take immediate action to prevent it from spreading and causing further damage. The best way to do this is by enlisting the help of plant care professionals. When you hire a professional company, they will come out to your property to inspect your plants to determine if they are infected with powdery mildew or some other type of disease. If it is determined that your plants are suffering from powdery mildew, they will apply a curative treatment to stop the disease in its tracks, preventing it from spreading further.

If your plants are infected with powdery mildew, you can help them recover by watering them deeply and applying a fertilizer treatment.

Invest in a tree and shrub care program to help keep your plants healthy and disease-free.

While curative treatments can stop powdery mildew from spreading, they can't reverse the damage that has already been caused. That's why it's a good idea to invest in a tree and shrub care program that includes preventative treatments to protect your plants from diseases like powdery mildew in the first place. These programs typically include treatments to prevent diseases from infecting your plants, as well as fertilization treatments to provide them with the nutrients they need to stay healthy and strong throughout the year. By investing in a tree and shrub care program, you can help ensure that your plants stay healthy and disease-free.

Call us today to enroll in our tree and shrub disease control service!

If your plants are suffering from powdery mildew, we can help! At Herbi-Systems, we offer a tree and shrub disease control service that includes curative treatments to stop this disease in its tracks and keep it from causing further damage. This service is available as part of our tree and shrub care program, which also includes fertilization treatments to ensure your plants receive essential nutrients that keep them strong against diseases in the future.

We offer this service to residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Collierville, Germantown, and throughout the surrounding areas in Tennessee. Give us a call today at (901) 382-5296 to schedule!