Dutch Elm Disease Control: Intensive Sanitation and Survey Economics

William N. Jr. Cannon; Jack H. Barger; David P. Worley

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Dutch Elm Disease Control: Intensive Sanitation and Survey Economics

Informally Refereed

Authors:

William N., Jr. Cannon, Jack H. Barger, David P. Worley

Year:

1977

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-387. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 10p.

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Abstract

Recent research has shown that prompt removal of diseased elms reduces the incidence of Dutch elm disease more than sanitation practice that allows diseased elms to remain standing into the dormant season. The key to prompt removal is repeated surveys to detect diseased elms as early as possible. Intensive sanitation can save more elms and cost less than the more conventional sanitation practice. A 3-year case history demonstrates savings of 25 percent in total cost and an additional 92 elms per thousand.

Citation

Cannon, William N., Jr.; Barger, Jack H.; Worley, David P. 1977. Dutch Elm Disease Control: Intensive Sanitation and Survey Economics. Res. Pap. NE-387. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 10p.