Disease/Insect Information

Basic Info: Dothiorella Elm Wilt is caused by the fungal pathogen Dothiorella ulmi and infects elm tree species, producing symptoms

Basic Info: Rust infections occur more frequently on the fruit, but can also be found on twigs, buds or sometimes

Basic Info: Sun can be a tree’s best friend or, under adverse conditions, an enemy. At some times of year,

Basic Info: Fire blight is one of the most destructive diseases of fruit trees in North America. It occurs sporadically

Basic Info: Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is a costly and deadly disease that affects all species of Elm trees in

Basic Info: The carpenter worm’s life cycle takes 3-4 years to complete in the Prairie Provinces. Larvae pupate in feeding

Basic info: Aphids attack nearly all species of plants. When leaves are attacked by aphids, damage often appears first as

Basic Info: Black Knot is caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa which is a very common disease of plants in