November 11, 2009
Apple Bitter Rot
Bitter rot was found on river apples from Winneshiek County, Iowa last September. Infection was caused by the conidial type of the fungus Colletotrichum gleosporioides.
Another Accidental Invader: The Pine Seed Bug
The pine seed bug is a common household accidental invader found inside Iowa homes during the fall, winter and spring.
New Threat to Iowa Trees - Thousand Cankers Disease of Black Walnut
Thousand cankers of walnut is an insect vectored disease that kills black walnut trees. So far the disease has been reported in western states and not in Iowa or other parts of the native range of black walnut. However, like other tree disease and insect pests this one is easily spread by human transport of wood materials. Pass the word along about this emerging disease problem and keep an eye on your walnut trees.
For more information please see the ISU Yard & Garden Column.