What is it? The pine needle scale is a native microscopic insect, it overwinters as an egg under a hard, waxy, white scale. Although it is called pine needle scale, it attacks spruce as well. Damages What to do? Other resources: https://tidcf.nrcan.gc.ca/en/insects/factsheet/5957 https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-production/crop-protection/diseases-and-pests-agroforestry/pine-needle-scale
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Oystershell Scale
What is it? Oystershell scale is a pest named because of its appearance. When you look closer, it is like a small clusters of oyster-shaped “shells” that cover bark on shrubs and trees. Heavy infestation of oystershell scale can cause plants being killed. Oystershell scale will attacks many species such as fruit trees, lilac, ash, […]
Black Knot Fungus
What is it? Black Knot Fungus is a very common disease in Prunus family (common cherry trees, mayday tree, schubert choke cherry tree, plum trees in calgary). It is a fugus called Apiosporina morbosa. It will affect the look and the health of your tree. Symptoms Damages What to do? Other resources: https://www.calgary.ca/parks/pests/black-knot-fungus.html https://tidcf.nrcan.gc.ca/en/diseases-caused-by-pathogens/factsheet/4 https://www.alberta.ca/black-knot