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Pests and diseases

Pine Processionary Moth

Pine processionary moth caterpillars can rapidly strip pine trees of their needles. There are fears it’s heading to the UK.

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Host of the month - Plane

Matt Parratt highlights Plane trees (Platanus), Plane lace bugs and Plane wilt.

Matt Parratt  •  15 Aug 2024

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Host of the month - Elm

Matt Parratt reviews Elm (Ulmus species) and the Elm zigzag sawfly.

Matt Parratt  •  16 May 2024

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Host of the month - Lawson cypress

This month Matt looks at at Lawson cypress (Cupressus lawsoniana) and its associated pathogen, Phytophthora lateralis.

Matt Parratt  •  22 Jan 2025

Pests and diseases

Elm Zigzag Sawfly

Elm zigzag sawfly larvae can defoliate whole elm trees leaving them vulnerable to further attack.

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