Oak Wilt Disease in Trees | Symptoms, Spread & Prevention

Описание: Graham Herbst from the Nebraska Forest Service talks about oak wilt and how it can affect your oak trees. Oak trees provide vital wildlife habitat and ecological benefits, but they are highly vulnerable to oak wilt, a deadly fungal disease that can kill red oaks in just weeks.

🌳 In this video, you’ll learn:
What oak wilt is and how it spreads
Why pruning oak trees in summer increases risk
How root grafts and beetles transmit the fungus
Key symptoms of oak wilt (leaf browning from the edges inward)
Why red oaks (pin, northern red, black oak) are more vulnerable than white oaks
What to do if you suspect oak wilt in your trees
If your oaks are showing symptoms, contact a certified arborist, county extension office, or the UNL Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab for confirmation and management options.

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