This past spring and summer, two mature white pines (Pinus strobus) at the rear of Bond Lodges...
The Giant Puffball: Calvatia gigantiea
In mid fall, from early to mid October, large white fruiting bodies of the fungus, Calvatia...
Elm Injections
If you have been on campus the last two weeks, you may have noticed a Bartlett Tree Co. spray...
Saddleback Caterpillar
The saddleback caterpillar is stunningly beautiful, but it is most likely to impress its presence...
Dogwood Sawfly
Dogwood sawfly, Macremphytus tarsatus, has been found on shrubby dogwood species on campus. While...
Excited about Weevils
We are excited about weevils at the Scott Arboretum. The stem-boring weevil, Rhinoncomimus...
Rose Rosette Disease
If you have visited the Dean Bond Rose Garden this growing season, you may have noticed a large...
Clematis Wilt
This month you may have noticed shriveling of some stems on your clematis, while others of us have...
Indian Wax Scale
Now is a good time of year to scout your trees and shrubs for insects because there is no foliage...
Emerald Ash Borer
You probably haven't seen the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis. Yet. This beetle from Asia...