However, experts have some tips to protect your trees from getting sick. Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of oak trees across 76 Texas counties.

The fungus, which lives inside the leaves, not only increases the production of defensive substances in the trees, but also produces an alkaloid itself that protects the trees from feeding damage.

According to Schwingle, oak wilt spreads from infested trees to healthy trees in two ways – by beetles attracted to fresh wounds and the fungus moving between connected roots of nearby oaks.

Oak wilt is one of the most impactful tree diseases nationally, and is particularly destructive here in Central Texas, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Oak wilt involves a fungus that ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources suggests immediately finishing pruning oak trees to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

A Pennsylvania state forestry expert says native pests are causing troublesome impacts to several valuable tree species.

Cargill's $5,000 donation aids Mecosta Conservation District in diagnosing and managing tree diseases like Oak Wilt, ...