Michael Levy, ISAT Support
Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas this spring
Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees in 76 counties of Central, North and West Texas, and we can help prevent it from spreading. Prevention is key to stopping the spread of oak wilt. Any new wound can be an entry point for infection including those produced by pruning, construction
Floating Ant Rafts and Swarm Robotics
Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) have a unique ability to cling together and form a floating raft whenever their underground tunnels flood. This raft can hold together and carry the colony for weeks or until the water recedes. These ants have a hydrophobic cuticle, and the cuticular texture creates an air bubble. These tightly knit bodies create a buoyant,
Wildfire potential across the state this week with possible Wildfire Outbreak Tuesday in the High Plains
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2022 Wildfire potential across the state this week with possible Wildfire Outbreak Tuesday in the High Plains COLLEGE STATION, Texas— There is potential for large wildfires to occur today that may outpace firefighters’ suppression efforts in areas near Childress, Lubbock, Abilene, Mineral Wells, Brownwood, Midland, San Angelo, Fredericksburg, Del Rio, Laredo and Brownsville. Today, critically
Time to Plant Trees in Texas
Wondering what to plant in your yard in Texas? Try the online Texas Tree Planting Guide from the Texas A&M Forest Service. Find it here https://texastreeplanting.tamu.edu/index.html
Treemergency: Mulch Volcanos are Erupting in Landscapes!
Treemergency: Mulch Volcanos are Erupting in Landscapes! Authors Joe Boggs Published on April 8, 2020 https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1494 Mulch piled to stratospheric heights around tree trunks has been called many things (some not printable) such as pyramid mulch and mountain mulch. My personal favorites are mulch volcanoes (or volcano mulch) for stratovolcano-like creations and mulch mounds for those that resemble shield volcanoes. These mulch monstrosities
Cedar fever season in Texas
Cedar fever season is upon us once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. But what exactly is cedar fever, and why is it so insufferable this time of year? For starters, cedar fever isn’t a flu or a virus – it is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees. In Texas, the
Winter Storm Uri continued tree impacts – pine tree mortality
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – February 2021 will be remembered by Texans and by our trees as the year of the “Deep Freeze”. Multiple days with below-freezing temperatures resulted in the crowns of a noticeable number of trees turning brown and appearing as if the trees had died. As Texas A&M Forest Service reported earlier in the year, many, if not
Prevent the spread of tree pests and diseases by not moving firewood
Many impactful tree-killing pests present in Texas forests live and breed inside firewood. Some wood borers, such as the invasive emerald ash borer and redbay ambrosia beetle, have caused devastating impacts, practically wiping out entire tree species from some regions of the country. The emerald ash borer, currently present in north and northeast Texas, has already killed millions of ash
Texans celebrate 2021 Arbor Day in Weatherford, Texas – and beyond
Texans celebrate 2021 Arbor Day in Weatherford, Texas – and beyond WEATHERFORD, Texas — Texans from across the state gathered today in the City of Weatherford and virtually to celebrate Texas Arbor Day – and turn over a new leaf. Today’s celebration, themed Turning Over a New Leaf, demonstrated the optimism and hope that planting trees can bring to people.
WHAT TO DO WITH TREES RECOVERING FROM WINTER STORM URI
What to do with Trees Recovering from Winter Storm Uri by: Stephen J. O’Shea It has been almost six months since winter storm Uri blanketed Texas in a week-long freeze and, despite ample rain, many Texas trees are still showing signs of stress. Tufts of leaves give some a patchy, inverted look – while others are losing vast amounts of bark,
