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  • Browning and Defoliation of White Oaks

    … to browning of the foliage. 6. A variety of pests and diseases that are usually considered to be opportunistic … symptomatic trees. Sawdust-like frass at the base of the tree or on the bark of the lower trunk indicates the invasion … likely an accelerated version of what is commonly called “tree decline”. Symptoms of typical tree decline include loss …

  • IPM - Prevent, Identify, and Manage Plant Problems

    … towards warmer conditions, extreme weather events, and variable, changing seasons, take proper measures to … of sun, soil conditions, drainage), research disease and insect resistant cultivars, properly plant and take care of … reduces plant problems. A common mistake is planting one tree species when creating a natural barrier or screen. Learn …

  • Woodpecker and Sapsucker Damage on Trees

    … trees may attract insects as well as porcupines or tree squirrels. These feeding wounds may also serve as entrances for diseases and wood decaying organisms. Sapsuckers drill … off. Occasionally limb and trunk girdling may kill the tree. Woodpeckers also communicate with each other by …

  • Branching Out - Summer 2025

    … woodland stewardship tool. There's information about how to sign up for our popular "The Woods in Your Backyard" online course, and how to find a licensed tree expert for your property. Our "Native … Credentials Maryland homeowners need to know the proper steps to take when hiring tree removal companies to clear …

  • Citizen Science Project Brings Pure American Chestnuts Back To Appalachia

    … the century, a strain came in that affected the chestnut tree, and chestnut trees began to die," said Sylvia Shurbutt, … chestnut trees in most places," she said. "The chestnut tree does still live . ... [But] the tree will grow for a bit, and then it will die. It will …

  • Spongy (Gypsy) Moths and Caterpillars on Trees

    … Spongy moth caterpillar. Photo: Karla Salp, Washington State Department … caterpillar changes into a smooth, teardrop-shaped, dark brown pupa that is about one inch long. They may be found … (wingspan is two inches), and do not fly. Male moths are brown with black markings and do fly. They are one of the few …

  • Thousand Cankers Disease

    … Walnut twig beetle galleries under the bark of an infested tree. Photo Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University …

  • Natural Area Management Services Directory: Small Woodlot Tree Harvesting

    … enable chosen trees to thrive, help to control insects and diseases, and more. Small Woodlot Tree Harvesting Providers Please note that the mention of, … Click on the name below to obtain contact information A&A Tree Experts, Inc. - Baltimore County Davey Tree Expert …

  • Root Rots on Trees and Shrubs

    … and dark brown. Root rots of pine Two specific root rot diseases on  pine  are procerum root rot and annosum root … eventually browning. Dying needles usually remain on the tree. The bark and wood become spongy and develop resin … Resin may also ooze through the bark at the base of the tree and exposed roots become resin soaked. Trees planted in …

  • Powdery Mildew Disease on Trees and Shrubs