Insects & Disease
Identification and control of insects and disease is important to help prevent downgraded quality, volume and mortality of trees in your woodlot.
Actions you can take to minimize damage includes:
- learning about the insects and disease present in your area by consulting with your local NS Department of Natural Resources Pest Detection Officers
- visit your woodland regularly to check for damage and if appropriate remove infected trees as quickly as possible
- diversify the species and age classes in your woodland
- keep your woodland as healthy as possible, removing the weaker trees to which insects and diseases are attracted
- promote beneficial insects and birds to help reduce insect problems
- document insect and disease populations and treatments used to help forecast problems in the future and understand what works effectively as a control
- develop an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy for your woodlot
Resources
Integrated Pest Management
Forest Insects & Disease
NS Department of Natural Resources
902-758-2232
Pest Detection Officers (PDO's)
Regional Offices
NS Department of Natural Resources
Forest Pest Information
Canadian Forest Service - Atlantic Forestry Centre
506-452-3500
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Forestry Section
902-426-2110
Christmas Tree Pest Manual - ONLINE
- United States Department of Agriculture
Exotic Forest Pest Information System for North America
- Identifies exotic insects, mites and pathogens with potential to cause significant damage to North American forest resources. Database contains background information for each identified pest and is intended to serve as a resource for regulatory and forest protection agencies in North America.
Photo Archive - Great Lakes Forestry Centre
- Online
Natural Resources Canada
Nest Box Construction
- Online
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Detection & Recognition of Forest Pests - CD
- Online
Fundy Model Forest
Diagnostic tool, ID, information on pests and pest problems common to the Acadian Forest region
Order: $5 for shipping/handling
1-800-546-4838
NSDNR Woodlot Management Home Study Program
- Online or Mail
Module 10A - Managing Woodlot Finances
Planning & Investment Guide