Defend young trees with practical, field-tested insect knowledge.
This concise report identifies the insect foes that most threaten tree-claims, focusing on defoliators that attack foliage before the wood is formed.
In a clear, practical style, the author surveys which insects bother young trees in the Nebraska-Kansas-Dakota region, explains why outbreaks occur, and outlines the life histories and main the injuries. The work emphasizes real-world prevention and management, and it offers tested remedies alongside notes on natural enemies and monitoring.
- Which trees are most at risk, including ash, box-elder, soft maple, elm, walnut, cottonwood, and willows
- Common insect pests by order and season, and how they defoliate before causing lasting damage
- Practical prevention, habitat considerations, and timing for control efforts
- Suggested remedies and methods that have proven effective in the field
Ideal for readers of early agricultural entomology and anyone who manages tree-claims or hedges in prairie regions.