Oak wilt is a fungal disease that is spread by sap-feeding beetles through open wounds in the tree. The disease causes blockage in the tree's water distribution system, leading to death.

Arborists from the Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will start treatment on a group of oak trees in Aman Park infected with oak wilt.

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees across 76 counties of Texas. Any new wound on oaks can be an entry point for infection. Small insects ...

Oak wilt disease can be particularly deadly for red oaks. Prevention is largely a matter of timing.

Texas A&M Forest Service experts are forewarning Central Texas property owners about the dangers of oak wilt, a fungal tree disease that can substantially impact property values while costing ...

A deadly new oak-tree disease can be prevented by pruning them in the dormant season (if needed) instead of spring or summer.

Texas forest officials are attempting to deter residents from pruning their trees in the new year to guard against a deadly tree disease known as oak wilt. Winter is typically the best time to ...

Oak wilt can quickly kill trees in the red oak family. The fungus can be carried by beetles during the spring and summer, so don’t prune trees from April 15-July 15 to protect them from disease.

How can you prevent oak wilt? Communication is essential for property owners to alert others in their area about the presence of oak wilt, Peterson said.

Oak wilt is a devastating, incurable fungus that is slowly spreading over a large part of the United States.

A tree affected by oak wilt has lost its leaves from the crown down. Oak wilt can quickly kill trees in the red oak family. The fungus can be carried by beetles during the spring and summer, so ...