The Real Boring Insects
Chewing mouthparts, so think ‘holes’
About The Real Boring Insects
These boring insects have chewing mouthparts that create visible holes in leaves, stems, or bark, often leading to structural damage in landscape plants. Common in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood, they target a variety of trees and shrubs, weakening plant health and making them more susceptible to disease. Early detection and treatment are essential to protect your lawn and garden.
The Real Boring Insects (Chewing mouthparts, so think ‘holes’) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter The Real Boring Insects regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- The Real Boring Insects
- Scientific Name
- Chewing mouthparts, so think ‘holes’
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
