This publication has been prepared to assist forest managers and
homeowners in identifying pests of southern trees. The insects and
diseases discussed are the more common ones attacking forest and
ornamental trees. Prompt identification and treatment of these pests may
mean the difference between losing or saving a valuable shade tree.
Underlying all successful forest and ornamental pest control efforts,
however, is the necessity to keep trees in a healthy, vigorous
condition.
We have attempted to include pictures of the damage as well as pictures
of the damage-causing organism or stage. Chemical suppression
recommendations are not included in this publication. For pesticide
information contact the local State or Federal extension specialist,
forester, entomologist, or pathologist.
Credit for some of the pictures in this guide goes to the Southern and
Southeastern Forest Experiment Stations and universities. We acknowledge
the help of the Forest Pest Management field personnel who assisted in
compiling this booklet.