Insects and diseases are a leading cause of damage, low vigor and death in trees. To maintain the health of your trees, it is important to know about some of the most common insect and disease pests and how to avoid and, if necessary, control them.
If you suspect you have a tree or shrub that is affected by a disease or insect, contact your local extension forester or arborist. The Web sites listed below provide general information about common insect and disease pests of trees.
- Insects and Pests, University of Nebraska Extension Publications
- Plant Diseases, University of Nebraska Extension Publications
- Forest Health , Nebraska Forest Service
- Forest Pests
- Forest Pests, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Insect and Disease Leaflets, United States Forest Service
- Insects on the WWW, Virginia Tech
- Kansas State University Extension Publications
- Ohio State University Extension Publications
- Ohio State University Plant Facts Database
- Shade and Forest Insects, Clemson University
