Pine Bark Beetles
…start carving out galleries under the bark to lay their eggs. These galleries, with shapes specific to each species, are what eventually end up killing the tree by girdling it….
Gall Producing Insects
Galls are abnormal vegetative growths on trees that result from the feeding and egg laying activities of various insects and mites. Generally, galls are not life threatening to trees, but there are recommended steps to control the growth.
Fungal Conks on Trees
Fungal Conks, or mushrooms growing from the trunk or base of a tree, are an indication that a rotinducing pathogen has taken up residence. Some of these fungi are significantly less harmful than others, but all warrant further investigation.
Resources
…outlining historical outbreaks of southern pine beetle infestations. Forest Health, Insects PDF GA Tree Council – Tree Ordinance Central Tree Ordinance External Website Gall Producing Insects Galls are abnormal vegetative…
2. GFC and Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program – How to Plant a 5 Gallon Containerized Tree
How to plant a containerized tree from a Georgia ReLeaf Tree Giveaway.
Ask The Arborist
…of prolonged drought. PDF Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar and Fall Webworm Helpful information about identifying and controlling tent caterpillars and webworms. PDF Fungal Conks on Trees Fungal Conks,…
Human Resources Information
…with the cost of care in a long term care facility. Legal The legal option is available to minimize the cost of legal counsel in routine legal matters. Specified Illness…
Landowner Resources
…out-of-date material. This document is not legal advice and cannot replace legal advice. Current Georgia Statutes are maintained by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, and can be accessed through…
Needlecast in Pines
…dropping or a fungal disease that can affect needle health. This spring, landowners in north Georgia (mostly central and east) reported large numbers of “dying” pine trees. In reality, there…
Southern Pine Beetles
…Georgia, including white pines. Trees are killed when beetles construct winding S-shaped egg galleries underneath the bark (Figure 2). These galleries effectively girdle the tree and destroy the conductive tissues…
