Tree Disease and Pests Archives

About Summer Leaf Drop

Blog, Summer, Tree Disease and PestsBy Christine Everth June 18, 2023 Leave a comment

🌳🍃 Heads up, tree lovers! During July and August, Crabapples, ornamental pears, and ash trees may experience leaf loss due to infections caused by apple scab, apple rust, pear scab, and anthracnose. These fungal diseases target young leaves in early spring, and unfortunately, there are no effective treatments to stop the leaf loss at this stage of the season. Stay informed and learn more about summer leaf drop here: https://ostvigtree.com/about-summer-leaf-drop/ 🍂 #TreeCare #SummerLeafDrop #FungalDiseases

Common Spring Leaf Diseases

Blog, Spring, Tree Disease and PestsBy Christine Everth March 30, 2019 Leave a comment

Not sure whether or not a tree on your property has a leaf disease? Ostvig Tree Care can diagnose and treat diseases, so contact us today.

Four Spring Tree Pests to Avoid

Blog, Spring, Tree Disease and PestsBy Christine Everth March 23, 2019 Leave a comment

Believe it or not, spring is on its way. And while it’s hard to imagine our Minnesota landscape without even a hint of snow, we need to start thinking about the things that will affect the health of our trees, such as tree pests. It is important to be aware of some of the common tree pests to understand whether or not the health of your tree could be at risk.

Summer Leaf Drop – How It Happens

Blog, Summer, Tree Care, Tree Disease and PestsBy Christine Everth May 27, 2018 Leave a comment

Losing Foliage Crabapples, ornamental pears, and ash have all been losing foliage through July and August. What happens in summer leaf drop?

What Is Emerald Ash Borer?

Beyond Tree Care, Blog, Tree Care, Tree Disease and PestsBy Christine Everth March 18, 2018 Leave a comment

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a pest infestation that has become a major problem in the U.S. over the last 10 years. It is a native beetle of Asia.

What is Bur Oak Blight?

Blog, Tree Care, Tree Disease and PestsBy Christine Everth November 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Healthy Oak Leaves While trees are an overall low-maintenance addition to your landscape, tree disease is an unfortunate and common occurrence. Bur Oak Blight (BOB), discovered by Dr. Tom Harrington of Iowa State University, has recently been reported in Ramsey and Hennepin counties. Cases of BOB have been found in Wayzata, Minnesota, among other cities.…

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