Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. Do melaleuca trees use up more water than other trees?
- 2. Does melaleuca cause allergies?
- 3. Will melaleuca be eradicated?
- 4. Is it legal to have melaleuca growing on my property?
- 5. Is this the same melaleuca used to make herbal shampoo and tea tree oil?
- 6. Can the melaleuca in Florida be used for any useful purposes?
- 7. Is melaleuca mulch safe to use? Where can I get it?
- 8. Do I need a permit to cut down my melaleuca tree?
- 9. How do I safely dispose of the debris so it doesn't spread melaleuca?
- 10. Where can I find a professional to take out my trees?
- 11. Where do the biocontrol insects come from?
- 12. Will the biocontrol insects harm me/my family/my pets?
- 13. What is that white fluffy stuff on my trees?
- 14. When I brush against my melaleuca tree I sometimes get yellow stains on my clothes and skin. Why? How do I remove these stains?
- 15. How do I know if biological controls are feeding on my melaleuca trees?
- 16. Will the biocontrol insects kill my melaleuca?
- 17. Will the biocontrol insects eat my other plants?
- 18. Why are invasive, exotic plants considered to be nuisances?
- 19. How can I get biocontrol agents for my melaleuca?
- 20. Why are melaleuca weevil larvae gooey?
- 21. Is melaleuca drying up the everglades?