Viewing: Forestry Files
Music to Their Ears: Periodical cicadas are loud but pose little threat to trees
This year, western North Carolina got an earful. A 17-year periodical cicada emergence is coming to an end, but is leaving ringing ears and dead branch tips in its wake. North Carolinians in the emergence areas no doubt heard the
The Nice Lice: Bark lice are nothing to worry about
Every parent dreads the call from their child’s school that lice has been found. Frantic sessions of chemical dousing, hair combing, and sheet washing typically follow. Phantom itching leave many paranoid for days or weeks to follow. Altogether, an unpleasant
Forest tent caterpillar strikes again! Outbreaks in NC continue for the third year running
Warm days are approaching here in North Carolina and all things spring can be seen! Beautiful flowers budding, green grass in yards, and butterflies fluttering around in the sunshine are all things you can see outside. However, if you look
Emerald ash borer takes flight
The days are warm now and many North Carolinians have thoughts of leaving their homes for summer vacation. The invasive emerald ash borer is doing the same, except its destination is our beautiful ash trees. It is peak flying season
Laurel wilt disease continues to spread in NC
Laurel wilt is a devastating non-native disease of redbay trees and other plants in the laurel family in the Southeastern U.S. Native to Southeast Asia, it was first detected near Savannah in the early 2000s and has since spread to
It’s raining cats and… sawflies?
Springtime in North Carolina means it’s raining pollen! A yellow glaze coats everything outside and many are taking their allergy medicine religiously. But if you’re in the right place at the right time, something else might be dropping onto your
DIY Cankerworm Sticky Bands: Time to remove them!
A surprise to us all, the groundhog was right this year, and winter came back to rear its ugly head once again! But warmer weather is already making its comeback, and this week marks the first week of spring. Many
Don’t Let Spring Give Your Trees a Cold Shoulder: Protecting trees and shrubs in the event of a late freeze
It’s only early March, and we’ve already seen a few weeks of spring here in North Carolina. Unseasonably warm weather is bringing singing birds, insects and early tree blooms with it. While this is a welcome sight to many, some
It’s Pruning Time!
Trees may be leaf-less, but don’t let that fool you into thinking they’re management-free at this time of the year. In fact, for most trees, now is the time to get them into tip-top shape… literally. Shaping, thinning and removing
New scale insect threatens the South’s beloved crape myrtle
The crape myrtle is a fan favorite in the southern landscape. Across the region, its pink, lavender, red and white flowers can be spotted along streets, in cities, parks and yards. They are loved for their gorgeous flowers and smooth