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I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.
Experience in the area
34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.
BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology
Registered Forester
Certified Pesticide Appicator
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Recent Answers from Jim Hyland
2012-02-02 Wild cherry trees:
Can be an indication of an infestation of borers,a peachtree borer, and cherry trees are the primary host plant, and one of the symptoms of infestation is gobs of gum leaking from the tree.However, peachtree
2012-02-01 walnut seedlings:
I would think the best thing is to let them grow taller--above where the deer can reach the terminal bud. The after the seedlings have exhibited a main trunk then prune the forks off leaving a single main
2011-12-26 Raywood Ash tree:
Most Hardwood trees ash being one of them will drop their leaves in the winter. IF the tree had leaves in the summer and dropped the leaves this Fall it is ok. The genetic makeup of a tree will determine
2011-12-11 Powdery Mildew on Magnolia Trees:
Yes warm humid weather will give the fungi the conditions it needs to grow. No need to treat this winter. Start the treatment early next spring. I would apply a fungicide at bud break and then maybe once
2011-11-15 Fruitless Weeping Mulberry Tree:
At this time I would just cut the branches off that are hitting the ground and leave the others alone. Just trim the low hanging branches. These trees are to be pruned during the dormant season just before
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