Tag: fungal disease

Business

Valley fever and the threat it poses to landscaping crews

If you own a landscaping business in the southwestern United States, learn more about protecting your crew of landscapers from contracting Valley fever.

March 18, 2019

Business

Tree troubles: Causes of early leaf drop

Even though it was officially the first day of autumn just a few days ago, leaves shouldn’t be falling en masse quite yet.

September 27, 2018

Business

Researchers develop method to detect oak wilt earlier

Too often oak wilt symptoms appear when it is too late. With the technology, oak wilt can be detected within 30 minutes and costs just a few dollars per sample.

November 14, 2017

Business

Bot Canker fungus taking out street ficus trees in California

It was discovered recently that a new deadly fungal strain could potentially kill tens of thousands of mature street trees in Southern California.

June 21, 2017

Business

Lawns can’t always emerge from winter free of damage, disease

Winter is unpredictable and sometimes it can create a perfect environment for turfgrass to become damaged.

January 19, 2017

Business

It’s that time of year: Be on the lookout for downy mildew

Cooler weather means it's time to look out for downy mildew outbreaks. Click to read more on the fungus that thrives in thrives in damp, dark, cool conditions.

November 10, 2016

Design-Build

If your clients hate bugs, consider bats among your new best friends

When it comes to pollinators, everyone is all for saving bees and butterflies, but bats get all of the bad PR.

October 29, 2016

Business

Beech Mountain, N.C., scrambles to save its namesake trees

Beech Mountain, North Carolina is fighting to save its trees, which are falling prey to beech bark disease -- which no pesticide can stop. Click to read more.

August 31, 2016

Business

South Carolina strengthens efforts to stop boxwood blight

Boxwood blight has been detected in a South Carolina plant nursery, marking the second appearance of the fungal disease in the state. Click to read more.

August 25, 2016

Business

Pennsylvania issues quarantine order to stop boxwood blight

Pennsylvania's issued a quarantine order in the hopes it can prevent the spread of boxwood blight. The disease is known for causing leaf loss and at times death

June 30, 2016

Business

Guarding against oak wilt: Put away the pruners

Click to read Total Landscape Care & find out how to prevent oak wilt during peak transmission season. Follow us for the latest news landscapers need to know.

February 23, 2016

Business

Quali-Pro Adds Strobe 50WG Fungicide to Lineup

The Turf and Ornamental Products division of Control Solutions, Quali-Pro, has debuted a new addition to its fungicide lineup.

April 30, 2014