Christmas Tree Pest Manual

Abstract: Prepared by a team of scientists and pest specialists, this manual for laymen summarizes and compiles over ten years of research on Christmas tree pests and their control primarily reference tool includes 70 illustrated pest profiles and how to select, plant and care for trees to reduce potential pest damage; and how to maintain pests at harmless levels. A four step Pest Management Primer, discussions of illustrated symptoms and signs of tree injury, where to get assistance and how to submit material for identification are included. A Pesticide Table, general and technical references, a chart cross referencing pesticide common and trade names, an index of common and scientific names of pests and trees, and listings of safety equipment sources and handling, mixing and application equipment sources are supplied.

This new, third edition, includes a number of new pests, many of them found on fir Christmas trees. The original manual had a strong emphasis on Scotch pine. Most of the original pest descriptions remain in the manual; however, given that Christmas tree growers are growing more fir and other species, new pest problems needed to be addressed. The manual is written in everyday language so that anyone with an interest in Christmas trees can read and understand it. This resource is meant to be a tool and not a textbook. Therefore, only the basic information that you need to know to diagnose and manage pest problems in your plantations. In addition to the illustrated pest profiles, you will find practical advice on: * How to look for and recognizepotential pests * How to select, plant, and care for trees so they are less likely to be damaged by pests * How to keep pests at low levels to prevent tree damage The management techniques provided in this book will discourage pests and prevent them from causing serious damage. We encourage you to read the introductory section of the manual to become familiar with the kinds of potential pests that can affect your trees. You may also be interested in the National Individual Tree Species Atlas recently published by the U.S. Forest Service and can be found at this link: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/001-001-00703-0 Keywords: Trees; Christmas Trees; tree pests; forests; forestry; USDA; usda; u.s. forest service; forest svc; united states forest service; tree guidance;

This manual was designed to help you identify and control damaging pests of Christmas trees in the North Central and Northeastern regions of the United States. Most of the information provided also applies to the States and Canadian Provinces that border these regions. You do not have to be a pest specialist to use this information. The manual was written in everyday language so that anyone with an interest in Christmas trees can read and understand it. Because it is meant to be a tool and not a textbook, we included only the basic information that you need to know to diagnose and manage pest problems in your plantations. In addition to the illustrated pest profiles, you will find practical advice on: How to look for and recognize potential pests How to select, plant, and care for trees so they are less likely to be damaged by pests How to keep pests at low levels to prevent tree damage The management techniques we provide will discourage pests and prevent them from causing serious damage."

Abstract: Prepared by a team of scientists and pest specialists, this manual for laymen summarizes and compiles over ten years of research on Christmas tree pests and their control primarily reference tool includes 70 illustrated pest profiles and how to select, plant and care for trees to reduce potential pest damage; and how to maintain pests at harmless levels. A four step Pest Management Primer, discussions of illustrated symptoms and signs of tree injury, where to get assistance and how to submit material for identification are included. A Pesticide Table, general and technical references, a chart cross referencing pesticide common and trade names, an index of common and scientific names of pests and trees, and listings of safety equipment sources and handling, mixing and application equipment sources are supplied.

Wray provides guidance for choosing species suitable for the grower's situation, where and how to get planting stock, and how to care for it. The book presents useful techniques for protecting the growing trees from weeds, animals, fire, insects, and disease, and offers a full description of shearing or shaping trees to improve their form and density.