Neighbor Oak wilt or virus. I live near Sylvania Ohio - Ask Extension
Last July one neighbor cut down dead or dying oak trees. Recently my next door neighbor has begun tree treatment by injection. I moved to the area a y...
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Neighbor Oak wilt or virus. I live near Sylvania Ohio #883627
Asked August 31, 2024, 3:18 PM EDT
Last July one neighbor cut down dead or dying oak trees. Recently my next door neighbor has begun tree treatment by injection. I moved to the area a year ago and am not familiar with this disease. I live in a wooded area. Should I be worried? What sensible steps should I be taking?
Respectfully,
Lucas County Ohio
Expert Response
Dear Virginia,
I hope that your interest in the disease of oak wilt is one of curiosity rather than necessity. There is much information available on the disease. Here is a factsheet from Ohio State which gives basic information about the disease and prevention.
And here is an update on the disease:
Oak Wilt Update From The Clinic | BYGL (osu.edu)
Additionally, here is one more resource from the USDA Forest Service
Oak Wilt in the Northeastern and Midwestern States (arcgis.com)
Feel free to reply if you need additional information.
