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Emerald Ash Borer Management

Emerald ash borer is an exotic beetle that kills ash trees. Missouri's EAB infestation was discovered in July 2008. Learn to identify and report EAB in your area. More

Forest Health News

Browse up-to-date bulletins on the causes of branch flagging, insect defoliators, exotic insect and disease pests, conifer problems and current disease issues. More

Oak Decline in Missouri

Large numbers of northern red, southern red, black and scarlet oaks are declining and dying in southern Missouri. Find out why, and learn what you can do about it. More

Periodical Cicadas

Periodical Cicadas
Learn the differences between periodical and annual cicadas, and browse the Missouri appearance forecast and tips for protecting young trees. More

Thousand Cankers Disease

Because thousand cankers disease (TCD) kills black walnut trees, it poses a serious threat to Missouri’s important black walnut industry. Learn to ID and report early symptoms and signs. More

Tree-Branch Flagging

Photo of tree-branch flagging
Insects, diseases or weather-related injury can cause branches to break and droop. Learn how to identify the causes and what you can do to treat it. More

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  • Forest Health News

    Browse up-to-date bulletins on the causes of branch flagging, insect defoliators, exotic insect and disease pests, conifer problems and current disease issues.

External Links

  • Sycamore Anthracnose

    Browse Missouri Botanical Gardens' strategies for treating this fungal disease of sycamore trees.

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