Insect Profiles: Peachtree Borer (Synanthedon exitiosa)
Introduction Peachtree borer (Synanthedon exitiosa) , also called peach crown borer, is the most destructive pest of cherry, peach, plum, and other stone fruits. The…
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Insect Profiles: Larder Beetle (Demestes lardarius)
Introduction Larder beetle (Demestes lardarius) is a species of beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is is recognized as a commercial and household pest. For…
Tree Profiles: Kousa Dogwood, Part 2 (Cornus kousa)
This the second of a two part series on Kousa dogwood. The following describes propagation methods for Kousa dogwood, the tree’s root system, preferred soil…
Tree Profiles: Kousa Dogwood, Part 1 (Cornus kousa)
This is the first of a two part series on Kousa dogwood. The following examines the tree’s distribution & habitat, developmental traits, longevity, height, bark,…
Tree Diseases: Ink Spot (Ciborinia whetzelli)
Introduction Ink spot (Ciborinia whetzelli) is a disease caused by the fungal pathogen, Ciborinia whetzelli. It is a common disease of aspen. The pathogen induces…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Diseases in Summer, Part 11
This is the final part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines Scleroderris canker, and sooty mold. Introduction During the summer months,…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Diseases in Summer, Part 10
This is the tenth part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines pine-oak gall rust, and pine-pine gall rust. Introduction During the…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Diseases in Summer, Part 9
This is the ninth part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines Lophodermium needle cast, and Nectria canker. Introduction During the summer…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Diseases in Summer, Part 8
This is the eighth part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines Elytroderma needle cast, and honey fungus. Introduction During the summer…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Diseases in Summer, Part 7
This is the seventh part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines Dutch elm disease. Introduction During the summer months, plants are…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Diseases in Summer, Part 6
This is the sixth part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines dogwood anthracnose, and Dothistroma needle blight. Introduction During the summer…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Diseases in Summer, Part 5
This is the fifth part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines canker diseases, and crown gall. Introduction During the summer months,…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Diseases in Summer, Part 4
This is the fourth part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines beech bark disease, and black rot of apple. Introduction During…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Summer, Part 8
This is the final part of a series on summer tree insects. This article examines two-lined chestnut borer, and viburnum leaf beetle Introduction As spring…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Summer, Part 7
This is the seventh part of a series on summer tree insects. This article examines elongate hemlock scale, and red pine scale. Introduction As spring…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Summer, Part 6
This is the sixth part of a series on summer tree insects. This article examines the group of insects collectively referred to as gall producers.…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Summer, Part 5
This is the fifth part of a series on summer tree insects. This article examines fall webworm, and the myriad species of insects called lace…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Summer, Part 4
This is the fourth part of a series on summer tree insects. This article examines cottonwood leaf beetle, and eastern pineshoot borer. Introduction As spring…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Summer, Part 3
This is the third part of a series on summer tree insects. This article examines boxwood leafminer, and cooley spruce gall adelgid. Introduction As…
Summer Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Summer, Part 2
This is the second part of a series on summer tree insects. This article examines grass bagworm, balsalm wooly adelgid, and black turpentine beetle. Introduction…