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Agrilus fleischeri

Native to Asia, this beetle can infest poplar and willow trees with the beetles emerging from spring onwards.

Pests and diseases

Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp

The oriental chestnut gall wasp larvae cause galls to develop on the buds, leaves and leaf stalks of sweet chestnut trees making them vulnerable to other pests and diseases.

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Host of the month - Maple

This month Matt Parratt looks at Maples (Sapindaceae family), Asian longhorn beetle and Citrus longhorn beetle. 

Matt Parratt  •  19 Sep 2024

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Host of the month - Ash

Matt Parratt highlights Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior), the well-known ash dieback disease and its associated pest, Emerald ash borer. 

Matt Parratt  •  14 Nov 2024

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Host of the month - Pine

Matt Parratt discusses the different types of Pine (Pinus) and Dothistroma needle blight (DNB). 

Matt Parratt  •  15 Jul 2024