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Question: What Do We Do About Winter Burn Of Evergreens?

Winter burn is a common occurrence to boxwood, holly, rhododendron and most conifers. Winter burn symptoms often develop when temperatures warm up in late winter and early spring. This type of winter damage is often misdiagnosed as an infectious disease...

Question: Tree Has Large Icicle From Where It Is Dripping Sap. Is This A Concern?

Tree owners who have broken limbs in their trees or are just taking advantage of early pruning opportunities may notice large amounts of “water” that seem to be pouring out of the branch. This is actually “sap” seeping out of the...

Deer Population Causing Invasive Plants To Take Over Our Forests?

A recent article in ScienceDaily titled "Excessive Deer Populations Hurt Native Plant Biodiversity" shares how an overpopulation of deer is hurting native plant growth. Landowners seek best management practices as these challenges arise. For the article from the University of Miami, view: "Excessive deer populations hurt native...

If You Think Emerald Ash Borer Was Killed By The Cold, You Are Dead Wrong

Don't be fooled by the cold weather; EAB has plenty of life left. Headlines have been circulating suggesting that EAB may "have met its match." Although the Midwest experienced abnormally cold temperatures this winter, it is unlikely EAB populations felt...

Winter Damage Of The Furry Kind . . .

Cold winter winds, alternating extreme temperatures, ice and snow can be damaging to trees and shrubs. However, this spring, we are seeing additional damage due to the harsh winter conditions that is of the furry kind: rabbits and rodents. Mice...

Question: Aren’t There Concerns About Consuming Asian Carp As A Food Source In Indiana Streams?

A recent discussion about Asian carp as a food source has generated some concerns about the level of contamination in their fillets, and thus, whether or not they are safe to eat. Several Indiana agencies cooperate to evaluate the risks...

Cold Weather And Emerald Ash Borer

Since the Polar Vortex subsided, there has been quite a bit of buzz about the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an exotic beetle that is killing ash trees across Indiana and the U.S., being killed by the multi-day sub-zero temperatures we...

Question: How Do I Treat My Walnut Trees After Dead Tree Was Found With Bug Infestation?

Many insects are not actually the cause of tree mortality but simply “opportunists” and infest decaying wood. Spraying the remaining trees depends on the insects and their propensity for infesting live trees. Cut wood, especially if infested, should never be...

Should I Be Worried About Coyotes In My Yard?

As you can imagine, there is no simple solution for this problem. There is no way to direct their movements. They will go where there is ample cover and food; yards and urban areas often have plenty of both. Also...

It’s Not Too Early To Start Planning For Spring Tree Planting

While we are awaiting the color change and dropping of leaves in October, it is also a good time to think about planting trees next spring. Indiana landowners have access to low-cost and high-quality seedlings through the state forest nurseries...

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