Identify tree diseases and insect pests.

Identification should include definitions for disease and pest eradication.

Identification should also include, but not be limited to,

  • hemlock woolly adelgid
  • spongy moth
  • southern pine beetle
  • emerald ash borer
  • common defoliating insects
  • common fungal diseases (e.g., rust, anthracnose, powdery mildew).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What environmental factors promote pest and disease growth in trees?
  • How are infected trees managed?
  • What management can prevent pests and disease outbreaks?

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