What’s covering my oak tree? Psocids are no cause for concern

By EMILY BEACH

Lafayette County Extension Agent

A web on your oak trees that are from psocids are not a danger to the tree. (COURTESY)
A web on your oak trees that are from psocids are not a danger to the tree. (COURTESY)

Have you noticed a web that surrounds your oak trees this summer? One might initially be alarmed by this unsightly issue but there really is no need for concern.

The silky webs that show up in the summ…