Wooly Alder Aphids
Piercing sucking
About Wooly Alder Aphids
These small, soft-bodied insects are covered in a white, woolly wax and commonly infest alder trees, feeding by piercing leaves and sucking sap. Their feeding can cause leaf curling, yellowing, and premature drop, weakening trees in Middle Tennessee landscapes like Franklin and Brentwood. Managing wooly alder aphids early helps protect tree health and maintain vibrant yard aesthetics.
Wooly Alder Aphids (Piercing sucking) 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 Wooly Alder Aphids 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
- Wooly Alder Aphids
- Scientific Name
- Piercing sucking
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
