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beech tree #802193

Asked July 20, 2022, 10:23 AM EDT

Is there disease in beech trees in Presque Isle county? Our tree suddenly has white, flaky stuff on the bark.

Presque Isle County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello Diane,

Yes, that could be beech bark disease.  Please send me a pic of that flaky white stuff.

Thanks,

Howard

Howard Russell, Entomologist Replied July 20, 2022, 1:40 PM EDT
Four pics.   If it is diseased, what is the treatment?  Thanks.

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The Question Asker Replied July 20, 2022, 3:15 PM EDT

Hi Dianne,

I'm pretty sure those are beech scales, a type of insect that can cause beech bark disease.

Our forest entomologist is very interested in your find as she has not found it in Presque Isle County.  Would you mind if I shared your email address with her?  I think she would like to send her team to your address and verify the find.

See control options see https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/beech_bark_disease

Best regards,

Howard

Howard Russell, Entomologist Replied July 20, 2022, 5:30 PM EDT
Our phone # is<personal data hidden>. Address is 24599 US 23 South, Presque Isle
Thanks.
Dianne and Tom

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The Question Asker Replied July 20, 2022, 6:37 PM EDT

Thanks so much, Dianne.

Howard Russell, Entomologist Replied July 20, 2022, 8:01 PM EDT

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