The Olympian

Another tree disease is spreading in South Sound, and this one can hurt people, too

The list of diseases attacking trees in the Pacific Northwest grows every year. A pathogen new to Western Washington brings an added concern: It can injure people. A research project using citizen ...
The Topeka Capital-Journal

Which springtime tree diseases require treatment? Here are some to look for

Our often-wet springs bring with them the perfect conditions for many plant diseases. While moist weather can create conditions for diseases on many plants, sick trees in the landscape tend to draw ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

IN THE GARDEN: Fungus on Japanese maple means internal decay

Q: We have a problem with our lone Japanese Maple tree in our front flower bed. We think it has a fungus, and we're not really sure if we can do anything to save it. We noticed it a couple of months ...
News Tribune

Another tree disease has appeared in Pierce County, and this one can injure people, too

The list of diseases attacking trees in the Pacific Northwest grows every year. A pathogen new to Pierce County brings an added concern: It can injure people. A research project using citizen ...
The Post-Journal

Winter Exposes Troubled Trees, Bark

The seasons are changing from fall to winter, and one of the major changes to the environment is that the deciduous trees have lost their leaves. Evergreen trees may still have green needles, but all ...
The Bellingham Herald

Citizen scientists to study this tree disease found in Bellingham that can injure people

The list of diseases attacking trees in the Pacific Northwest grows every year. A pathogen now found in Bellingham brings an added concern: It can injure people. A research project using citizen ...
Popular Science

These beetles sniff out fungus-infected trees to find their next target

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Conifer forests across Europe are under siege from a tiny threat ...
New Scientist

Bark beetles use the smell of fungus to pick the best trees to infest

Bark beetles may use receptors in their antennae to detect and feast on fungus-infected trees. The Eurasian spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) – found in Europe, Asia and some parts of Africa – ...
Minnesota Daily

UMN researchers say invasive fungus that threatens oak trees is spreading

With the help of a new grant, a team of researchers at the University of Minnesota researchers are studying oak wilt, an invasive fungus that is threatening Minnesota’s oak tree population. Sometimes ...
Oregonian

Sapsucker may cause damage that leaves tree vulnerable to insects, fungus: Ask an expert

The gardening season is rolling and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...
House Digest on MSN

Save Your Beech Trees By Learning How To Spot And Manage Scale Disease

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Known for being one of the few trees with white bark, the Beech ...
The Durango Herald

Fungus killing peach trees, causing millions in losses in Western Colorado

GRAND JUNCTION (AP) – A silent killer steadily encroaching on the most beloved of Western Slope fruit has moved into the crosshairs of peach growers and researchers. It’s a fungus so widespread that ...