Donna Davis, Author at Colorado Builder

Wilt disease is spread by pine wood nematodes that hitch a ride on the pine sawyer beetle.

Wilt disease: An emerging risk to planted pines

August 24, 2018June 26, 2020 Donna Davis 689 Views 0 Comments landscape maintenance, landscaping, plants

Scots and Austrian pines are especially susceptible to wilt disease.

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The emerald ash borer (Photo: Dan West, CSFS)

Why Diversity Matters to Trees

June 4, 2018January 11, 2023 Donna Davis 387 Views 0 Comments landscape maintenance, landscaping, plants

Homogeneous community forests are less able to withstand risks from pests and disease.