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Dogwood Borer

This fact sheet describes an insect that reduces the vitality of old trees and kills younger ones.

This fact sheet describes an insect that reduces the vitality of old dogwood trees and kills younger ones. Symptoms of the infestation include bore holes with gall-like structures around them.  The best methods of control are prevention of wounds and stress during dry seasons.  Other trees affected by the borer include cherries, apples, oaks, and willows.

 

Authors
Revised by E.L. Marrote and C. Quish, M.G. Savos
Date Published
2005
Publisher
University of Connecticut Extension - Home & Garden
Storrs, CT (US)
Resource Type
Information/Research Summary
Resource Format
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Funding Source
University/College
Sub-Topics
Insects, Health (tree)
State(s)/Region(s)
National, Conneticut, Eastern
Keywords
Cornus, Cornus
Libraries
MW: F-PAMP-CT-05-007
Indexed By
MWCU&CF

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