IMPORTANT FOREST PESTS & THEIR MANAGEMENT

August 11th 2012, Leelanau Conservancy – Charter Sanctuary

Daniel Schillinger5138 Hidden Glen DriveTraverse City, MI 49684(231) 633-8733schillingerforestry@gmail.comwww.michiganforester.net

Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer It is here to stay Latest research on predator insects is not

out Population can be slowed regionally

(SLAM) Urban control options work www.emeraldashborer.info/ Best

Website for up to date info

Asian Longhorned Beetle

Asian Longhorned Beetle Been in Ohio for 10 Years, (Estimated),

first found in June 2011. All other known infestations found since 1996 have been declared “eradicated”

Does not seem to move fast/produce huge #’s

Generalist; Maples, Birch, Willow, Box Elder

Lifecycle is similar to EAB, can change to an adult within one year; Slower up here?

Beech Bark Disease

Present in the County Scales protect

insects Disease follows scale

after heavy infestation

25% are supposed to live after an attack…

Urban options do exist

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Native, population booms every 10 years We were overdue for a large boom in 2010 and

we got it for 2 years! Population is hardly noticeable now.

Oak Wilt

Seems rampant this year

DO NOT Prune oak during growing season

Oaks graft their roots

Pruning or construction damage is usually the cause

Wildlife Habitat Improvement

Before you start any chainsaw work…

Autumn Olive, Eradication Invasive shrub LOTS of berries Nitrogen fixer Stump applicator

with broadleaf herbicide can be done anytime of the year except spring, its extremely effective.

Thank You!

Daniel Schillinger5138 Hidden Glen DriveTraverse City, MI 49684(231) 633-8733schillingerforestry@gmail.comwww.michiganforester.net