Important Forest pests & Their Management
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IMPORTANT FOREST PESTS & THEIR MANAGEMENT
August 11th 2012, Leelanau Conservancy – Charter Sanctuary
Daniel Schillinger5138 Hidden Glen DriveTraverse City, MI 49684(231) [email protected]
Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer It is here to stay Latest research on predator insects is not
out Population can be slowed regionally
(SLAM) Urban control options work www.emeraldashborer.info/ Best
Website for up to date info
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Asian Longhorned Beetle Been in Ohio for 10 Years, (Estimated),
first found in June 2011. All other known infestations found since 1996 have been declared “eradicated”
Does not seem to move fast/produce huge #’s
Generalist; Maples, Birch, Willow, Box Elder
Lifecycle is similar to EAB, can change to an adult within one year; Slower up here?
Beech Bark Disease
Present in the County Scales protect
insects Disease follows scale
after heavy infestation
25% are supposed to live after an attack…
Urban options do exist
Forest Tent Caterpillar
Native, population booms every 10 years We were overdue for a large boom in 2010 and
we got it for 2 years! Population is hardly noticeable now.
Oak Wilt
Seems rampant this year
DO NOT Prune oak during growing season
Oaks graft their roots
Pruning or construction damage is usually the cause
Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Before you start any chainsaw work…
Autumn Olive, Eradication Invasive shrub LOTS of berries Nitrogen fixer Stump applicator
with broadleaf herbicide can be done anytime of the year except spring, its extremely effective.
Thank You!
Daniel Schillinger5138 Hidden Glen DriveTraverse City, MI 49684(231) [email protected]