This manual can help you identify and control damaging Christmas tree pests in the North Central region of the United States. Most of the information also ...
Fire is being prescribed by Clemson University forestry researchers to regenerate oak forests. Regenerating oaks following timber harvests is a major challenge ...
This publication describes eleven conifer sawflies by their distinctive markings, their hosts, the time of year they are present, and their distribution. ...
Phytophthora root rot is the only serious disease of Fraser fir Christmas trees in western North Carolina. It is caused by a fungus that inhabits the soil and ...
Because fire is an essential ingredient in maintaining Florida's natural landscapes, it is critical to design developments that enable prescribed burning of ...
Research shows that almost 80% of the growth variability in trees and forests is associated with water availability. Drought remains one of the most ...
Continued drought and high temperatures can become critical to both commercial fish producers and sportfish pond managers. As ponds lose water, the fish become ...
Dutch elm disease's exact distribution in Missouri is not known, but it probably occurs in most sections of the state. The disease continues to spread and kill ...
Homeowners often ask what can be done to save damaged shade and ornamental trees and forest landowners are interested in how to assess the damage to their ...
The first line of defense against an alien plant takeover is a constant surveillance for new arrivals. Early detection and treatment will minimize efforts and ...
Trees species brought into an area where they did not ecologically develop or where they are not considered "native," are exotic trees. Many exotic trees are ...
It is the farm operator's responsibility to see that his/her farm pond is as safe as possible. This factsheet provides some recommendations for achieving pond ...
For anyone who has a stocked pond--and there are thousands in Indiana--fish kills can be quite a problem. The condition called "fish kill" occurs when a number ...
A few dead fish floating on the surface of a pond or lake is not necessarily cause for alarm. Expect some fish to die of old age, injury, winter starvation, or ...
Flatheaded borers are some of the most common of wood borer in the United States. They occur throughout the United States and Canada. There are more than 150 ...
Most trees and woody shrubs are not adapted well to flooded conditions. There are a range of flood tolerance levels among different species and individuals. ...
This publication contains a list of the most common diseases and insects that cause damage to CRP plantations, including fusiform rust, annosus root, and pitch ...
Many of the pest problems in forests are present because of past forest practices. Exploitive harvesting has left nonmerchantable trees, brush, and nonstocked ...