Here is a list of some of the more common insect problems you may encounter.
in nature there are many predator insects that combat the detrimental insects and prevent a large population build up that will do serious damage to trees, unfortunately in the urban environment by the time enough predictors are present to control the population the detrimental insect have in many instances done a considerable amount of damage

(please click one to see the insects description and picture)

scales aphids white fly saw fly
twig girdlers pine beetles ambrosia beetle mites
black vine weevil cicada wasp galls lace wing
leaf miners carpenter worms mealy bugs fall web worm and tent caterpillar