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Expert insights from Forest Specialist Aaron Bergdahl on weather, soil temperatures, May rainfall, and common diseases like Kabatina and Fireblight in trees. Detailed comparison of 2012 vs. 2013 soil temperatures and cautionary notes on insects like Bronze Birch Borer and Pine Moths. Learn about management strategies for maintaining forest health.
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Bugs and Crud Report 2013 Aaron Bergdahl: Forest Health Specialist
Weather Soil Temperatures, May Rainfall, “Normal Rainfall”
Crud (diseases) Kabatina Fireblight Oak anthracnose
Kabatina Shoot Blight OSU plant disease clinic
Oak Anthracnose J. O'Brian, USFS
Bugs (insects) DED Vectors, Bronze Birch Borer, Redheaded Ash Borer, Pine Moths, Japanese Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer
Bronze Birch Borer Guy Hanley, Minot State
Redheaded ash borer boom (up 300%) H.E. Evans, CO State
Japanese Beetle C. Elhard, NDDA U of Missouri Ext.
EAB Virginia.gov D. Cappaert MI State U
Abiotic Undetermined Decline Weed Fabric Herbicide