Oystershell scales (Lepidosaphes ulmi) are tiny, armored insects that creatures are infesting a wide range of woody plants(trees and shrubs). Named for their resemblance to oyster shells, these scales have infested limbs and branches of wide range of deciduous (broad-leaved) trees and shrubs. Oystershell scales is serious pest to cotoneaster hedges and dogwood shrubs. Host […]
As fall is giving us spectacular leaf colours from hardwood species, the fall needle drop is a natural phenomenon that occurs in pine, spruce, fir and arborvitae trees during the autumn season. It is a process in which these trees shed their older needles, making way for new growth and ensuring the overall health and
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The spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana) is a native moth and one of the most serious and damaging spruce and fir trees defoliator in North America. It primarily attacks spruces ( white, black Colorado) and balsam fir trees in Alberta. It is a wasteful feeder on current year needles. White spruce is naturally established on 9
Black knot (Dibotryon morbosum) is a prevalent disease in the Canadian prairies, naturally occurring and predominantly affecting trees and shrubs within the Cherry (Prunus) genus. Various species, including ornamental and edible cherries (such as Maydays, Schubert chokecherry, chokecherry, Nanking cherry, pin cherry, sand cherry, sour cherry, etc.), Saskatoon’s, and plums are susceptible to this disease.
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Poplar borer (Saperda calcarata Say) is a native North American wood boring beetle that attack native aspen, balsam poplar and willows. Poplar borer beetle also attack a variety of poplar cultivars including Swedish aspen and Towering Poplar. It is one of the most common insect for Swedish aspen and Towering poplar in urban area. Many
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The elm trees add significant beauty to our cities, towns and farms. European elm scale has introduced insects from Europe in 1884 to the USA and spread very quickly from coast to coast. It can create significant damage to many elm trees on the Prairie Provinces.
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