Forest Insects Update

Economically important insects and diseases being encountered in Pennsylvania’s woodlands and the various treatments available to mitigate their effects.

This presentation discusses some of the most economically important insects and diseases that are being encountered in Pennsylvania's woodlands. Various treatments that can be used to ameliorate the effects of some these issues will also be covered.

Speakers

David Schmit, Forest Health Specialist, PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Division of Forest Pest Management

Recorded presentation
Powerpoint Slides

PDF document, 11.2 MB
US Forest Service Forest Health Protection Website
Asian Longhorned Beetle

PDF document, 347.5 KB
Elongate Hemlock Scale

PDF document, 107.1 KB
Emerald Ash Borer

PDF document, 291.3 KB
Forest Tent Caterpillar

PDF document, 846.7 KB
Gypsy Moth

PDF document, 1.3 MB
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

PDF document, 495.7 KB
Invasives of the Insect and Disease World

PDF document, 1.3 MB
Potential Side Effects of Emerald Ash Borer Insecticides

PDF document, 306.6 KB
Thousand Canker Disease Photo Gallery

PDF document, 1.6 MB
Thousand Cankers Disease

PDF document, 10.8 KB
Walkingsticks

PDF document, 233.3 KB
Forest Service Forest Insect and Disease Leaflets

James C. Finley Center for Private Forests

Address

416 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802

James C. Finley Center for Private Forests

Address

416 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802