Crepe Myrtle Care in Burleson, TX

Sticky Trees? Black Sooty Mold? Ants Everywhere? Your crepe myrtles may have aphids or crepe myrtle bark scale.
Beautiful crepe myrtles shouldn’t leave sticky leaves, attract ants, or become covered in ugly black sooty mold. These are some of the first signs of aphids or crepe myrtle bark scale—two pests that can quickly turn one of your landscape’s best features into an eyesore. The good news?

Gro Lawn Tree Shield™ protects your crepe myrtles with just TWO treatments per year.

Why Homeowners Choose Tree Shield™

• Controls aphids
• Controls crepe myrtle bark scale
• Reduces sticky honeydew
• Helps prevent black sooty mold
• Discourages ants, wasps and other insects attracted to honeydew

Keep your crepe myrtles looking clean, healthy and beautiful

Why Do These Issues Happen?

Aphids and crepe myrtle bark scale feed on your tree’s sap. As they feed, they leave behind a sticky substance called honeydew. Honeydew then creates a chain reaction…

• Black sooty mold grows on leaves and bark.
• Ants are attracted to the sugary residue.
• Wasps and other insects often follow.
• Your trees begin looking dirty and neglected.

The longer you wait, the harder these pests are to control.

Just 2 Treatments Per Year

1. Spring Treatment- Applied before pest populations explode.

2. Late Summer Treatment- Keeps your trees protected through the remainder of the season.

That’s it. No monthly service. No complicated schedule. Just two professional applications each year.

Why Gro Lawn?

For more than 25 years, Gro Lawn has helped homeowners protect and improve their landscapes. When you choose Gro Lawn, you receive:

• Licensed professionals
• Friendly, experienced technicians
• Honest recommendations
• Professional applications
• Convenient scheduling
• Satisfaction guaranteed

Common Signs You May Have Aphids or Bark Scale:

• Sticky leaves
• Black sooty mold
• Ants climbing the trunk
• White or gray bumps attached to the bark
• Leaves losing their healthy appearance
• Reduced flowering

If you’re seeing one or more of these signs, now is the best time to protect your trees.

What Happens Next?

• We review your request.
• If you’re already a Gro Lawn customer, we’ll use the property information we already have whenever possible.
• If additional measurements are needed, we’ll schedule a quick visit to gather them.
• We’ll provide your quote and schedule your first Tree Shield treatment once you approve it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is Tree Shield applied?

Only two treatments per year—one in the spring and one in late summer.

Will this help with aphids?

Yes. Tree Shield is designed to control aphids before they create sticky honeydew and attract other pests.

Does it control crepe myrtle bark scale?

Yes. Tree Shield targets crepe myrtle bark scale while helping reduce the sticky honeydew and black sooty mold associated with infestations.

Will it eliminate the ants?

Tree Shield removes the source that attracts many ants by controlling honeydew-producing insects. If you also want protection around your home, ask us about our Home Protection Program.

Do I need to be home?

No. In most cases, we can complete the treatment without you being home.

Don’t Wait Until Your Trees Look Like This…

Sticky honeydew.

Black sooty mold.

Ants everywhere.

Protect your investment before small pests become expensive problems.

Call 817-447-7711

Healthy Trees. Beautiful Landscapes. Trusted Local Experts Since 1997.