![]() ![]() ![]() This page provides answers to common questions about the disease and also includes referrals to properly certified arborists which can assist residents. Oak wilt is a vascular wilt disease caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum (previously known as Ceratocystis fagacearum). Staff update the map below every 12-24 months. WOHA partners with Texas A&M Forestry Service to track the outbreak which progresses approximately 100 feet each year. Unfortunately, the disease is still progressing and has caught some residents off-guard, resulting in costly tree removal which can undermine a property's appeal and value. The East side of Whispering Oaks has battled an outbreak for over a decade with moderate success (details here). situations can lead to rapid expansion of oak wilt centers if even one tree in the group becomes infected. The Invasive Species Centre’s Oak Wilt Training course has been designed to give you the knowledge and skills to understand, identify, prevent and manage oak wilt in your community. Fungicide is typically 75% less expensive than removing a dead tree, so WOHA strongly urges residents to consult a qualifed arborist when the risk is imminent. Timely application of fungicide can spare many oak species, but without treatment fewer than 10% will survive. Once an outbreak starts it's nearly impossible to contain. While an outbreak often starts with sap-seeking beetles which carry fungal spores from an infected tree to an open wound or fresh cut of a healthy tree, the disease quickly spreads to nearby trees via interconnected root systems. ![]() Oak Wilt is a contagious fungal disease that can kill many species within just a few months. ![]()
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