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mngrassguy
07-02-2009, 12:46 AM
Customer sent me these pics asking if they look like Oak Wilt. Anybody know?

mngrassguy
07-02-2009, 12:48 AM
A couple more. Thanks in advance for your help.

txgrassguy
07-02-2009, 09:47 AM
Contact your local county extension agent for area specific details.
To me these photos display insect activity rather than fungal.

topsites
07-02-2009, 10:20 AM
Looks like fallen down leaves to me.

ICT Bill
07-02-2009, 12:43 PM
Ask for a picture of the entire tree, if there is a section that is brown and wilted and the other areas of the tree look fine it could be bacterial leaf scorch, I know it is really taking a toll on the oaks in the mid atlantic

I spoke to some Rutgers guys that have been studying it, fertilizing will postpone the inevitable, in 5 or 6 years the tree will have to be cut down once symptoms show

mngrassguy
07-03-2009, 12:35 AM
Thanks guys. I'll ask him to send me pics of the whole tree.

Two Seasons
07-03-2009, 01:14 AM
Take those pictures to an master arborist. Probably only needs an injection.

mngrassguy
07-03-2009, 01:27 AM
Take those pictures to an master arborist. Probably only needs an injection.

He saw one today. Confirmed oak wilt in one, recommends injections on the rest.