The beech scale and beech bark disease in Acadia National Park
Brower AE. 1949. The beech scale and beech bark disease in Acadia National Park. Journal of Economic Entomology. 42(2):226-228
Discusses advance of Beech scale into Maine in 1931 and into Acadia National Park in 1934. Describes beech scale and subsequent invasion of beech bark disease, caused by the fungus Nectaria coccinata var. faginata; together they seriously damage or kill beech trees. Gives disease history and detailed descriptions and results of eradication/control programs using liquid lime sulphur or kerosene in Acadia National Park (1934-1943). Many infested trees were cut and removed. A large-scale spraying program (spraying with liquid lime sulphur) was initiated with thousands of beech trees being heavily sprayed. Reports that lime sulphur 'discolors the trunks and kills all of the moss and lichens...'
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Brower, A
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- aphids, beech bark disease, cicadas, Disease, Fungi, Lichen, Logging, Mount Desert Island, Plants, The Gorge