Diseases

Hot Topic - Sudden Oak Death

Sudden oak death a critical issue for the U.S. nursery industry - A USDA report - A link to an email sent out by USDA to pest managers across the country. Information on SOD, research projects, and links to numerous informational Web sites. Posted by Univ. of Florida.

DCNR Sudden oak death page - Gives status of this disease in PA & counties under surveillance

Forest Service Pest Alert - Sudden oak death (pdf)

APHIS SOD page - Background information, hosts, information hot line


Woody Ornamental Insect, Mite and Disease Management Guide (2003) - This guide is now available online, or purchase a hard copy from PSU Ag Publications

Scouting and Controlling Woody Ornamental Diseases in Landscapes and Nurseries - 100 page pocket guide with photos, PSU publication available for a fee

Seven Common Diseases of Landscape Trees (PDF)

 

Penn State Plant Pathology Fact Sheets:

Trees



General Disease Information


Shrubs / Groundcover





 
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