Invasive Species Alert: The Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive species of beetle that was accidentally introduced to the United States in 2002 near Detroit Michigan. This beetle primarily feeds on the leaves and bark of ash trees, causing extensive damage and tree death. The Emerald Ash Borer is Widespread EAB can [...]
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Jumping Oak Gall
FOREST HEALTH ALERT White Oaks Turning Brown in Late Spring Problem: Leaves on entire crowns of white oak trees turn brown in late Spring. In some cases, whole hillsides appear brown. Individual leaves turn brown starting at the margins, and sometimes curl up and turn black.
Thousand Cankers Disease
Missouri Thousand Cankers Disease State Exterior Quarantine (Please be aware that there is a threat to walnut trees. Please call your local tree professional or the Missouri Dept. of Conservation if you see any unusual decline in your walnut trees so that they can be evaluated.)
Emerald Ash Borer
Check out this link to an interesting website that I got today http://www.stopthebeetle.info/promise.html It’s all about controlling the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) & how each of us can make a difference.
Dieback & Decline
DIEBACK AND DECLINE Bruce R. Fraedrich, Ph. D., Plant Pathologist The term “dieback” technically refers to the progressive dying-back of shoots and branches from the tip downward, while the term decline refers to the progressive deterioration of an entire tree. These terms, however, are often used interchangeably to denote the [...]