Green Clinic – Ecosystem Phytopathology Center – Clinic for Plants
February 23, 2024
Conifers are a wonderful decoration for any garden or park. They impress with their beauty, variety of shapes and colors, and the fact that they remain green throughout the year.However, it is this feature that makes them vulnerable to the rays of the spring sun, which can cause needle burns and, in some cases, plant […]
February 10, 2024
When the lawn is still covered with a dazzling white layer of snow in spring, an invisible enemy can lurk underneath, causing serious damage to your once lush lawn. Snow mold, a common lawn disease, is caused by prolonged snow cover, resulting in stains and damage if not prevented in a timely and effective manner. […]
January 31, 2024
Conifers such as pines, spruces, firs, larches, thuys, cypresses and others are an integral part of the natural and cultural landscape. Moreover, conifers are an important component of the ecosystem, as they are able to produce oxygen throughout the year, ensure the absorption of greenhouse gases, protect against erosion and soil degradation. However, the optimal […]
January 26, 2024
The conifers are not only a real evergreen, elegant decoration of forests, natural urban areas or gardens, but also an important part of the ecosystem that is important for the supply of oxygen to humans. They can produce oxygen all year round, but they are threatened by insect pests, in particular pine aphids. One of […]
January 24, 2024
The pine bark beetle (Aradus cinnamomeus) is a dangerous pest that damages pine trees and other conifers. The insect belongs to the Aradidae family, which lives under the bark of trees and feeds on their sap. The activity of the pine bark beetle causes drying, yellowing, needles falling off, deformation of shoots and cones, reduced […]
January 19, 2024
Pine is an evergreen tree that is a real decoration of forests in Ukraine, however, the plant often turns yellow, the needles fall off, and as a result, it loses its aesthetic and environmental value, as well as resistance to low temperatures, dryness, wind and air pollution. The activity of insect pests has a particularly […]
January 17, 2024
Spring is the time when the flower garden wakes up after the winter dormancy and prepares for a new season of flowering. But along with warmth and sunshine come various problems that can prevent plants from growing and developing. What problems can arise in the garden bed in spring and how to solve them?. In […]
January 5, 2024
A garden is not just a source of fresh and tasty fruits, berries, and beautiful flowers, but also a place for relaxation, comfort, and beauty. Therefore, every gardener wants their garden to be healthy, beautiful and fruitful at any time of the year. However, in winter, the garden is exposed to various negative influences, such […]
January 3, 2024
The pine hawk moth, Lat: Sphinx pinastri, is a butterfly of the hawk family that is a pest of pine forests of the European continent, Asia, North Africa and North America. In recent years, this moth is increasingly settled in pine forests of Ukraine. The pest insect feeds on needles, so its activity can cause […]
December 29, 2023
The pine moth (Panolis flammea) is a species of butterfly in the moth family (Noctuidae) that inhabits pine forests in Europe. This pest can cause significant loss of coniferous plants, particularly pines, by eating its needles, branches and bark. In this article we will look at the peculiarities of biology, distribution, symptoms of infestation and […]
December 22, 2023
Pine is an evergreen tree, which is a real decoration of forests, parks, gardens, homestead areas. This plant has natural healing properties and is often used in landscaping and landscape design, however, in the process of caring for pine trees, various unpredictable situations can occur, when the needles fall off, and you can also see […]
December 21, 2023
Pine is a coniferous tree that plays an important role in forestry, gardening and landscape design. Pine is quite frost-resistant, dry-tolerant, long-lived, ornamental tree with medicinal properties. However, in order to keep the plant healthy and beautiful, it needs certain nutrients, which it gets from soil, water and air. If a pine tree does not […]
December 14, 2023
Winter is a time when pines need protection from the negative factors that can occur during the cold season. One of the main factors of such protection is prevention of formation of conditions under which dehydration of plant tissues is possible. Such dehydration can occur even under the condition of sufficient soil moisture, but the […]
December 12, 2023
Conifers are a beautiful ornament to any garden or park, delighting the eye with their evergreen colour and fragrance. Conifers have many advantages over deciduous plants, such as frost tolerance, dryness, longevity and low maintenance. However, this does not mean that conifers do not require attention and care, especially in preparation for the growing season. […]
December 8, 2023
The pine silkworm Dendrolimus pini is a nocturnal butterfly that belongs to the family Lasiocampidae. This insect is one of the most widespread and dangerous pine pests in Ukraine and other countries.The pine silkworm can cause significant damage to forestry as it damages needles, reduces wood productivity and quality, and promotes the development of other […]
December 6, 2023
The red pine sawfly Neodiprion sertifer is an insect from the group of sawfly that feeds on pine needles. This insect is one of the most widespread and dangerous pine pests in Ukraine and other countries. The activity of the red pine sawfly can lead to significant losses for forestry, as it damages needles, reduces […]
December 5, 2023
The Ophiostomatales are a group of fungi that cause diseases in trees, animals and humans. Ophiostomatal fungi belong to the type Ascomycota, class Sordariomycetes, order Ophiostomatales. A characteristic feature of ophiostomal fungi is the presence of special structures – ophiostomes, which are narrow tubes through which the fungal spores pass. Ophiostoma fungi can be saprotrophs, […]
December 2, 2023
Melampsora pinitorqua Rostr it is a fungal disease of pine trees caused by the fungus Melampsora populnea. The fungus has two types of plants on which it develops and multiplies: pine, aspen or poplar. The disease has this name because it bends the branches of the tree. On aspen, the fungus causes white or pink […]
November 30, 2023
Pine resin canker is a fungal disease that affects the trunks and branches of pine trees, causing wounds that leak resin. This disease can lead to weakening, deformation and death of the tree. In this article, we will describe the first symptoms of pine resin canker and how to spot it. What is pine resin […]
November 29, 2023
Rust is one of the most common and dangerous fungal diseases of conifers, which can lead to the drying out and death of plants. Rust affects various types of conifers, but is particularly common on pine and spruce. In this article, we will talk about the causes and symptoms of rust on pine and spruce. […]
November 28, 2023
Conifers are an indispensable element of landscape design that creates an atmosphere of comfort, freshness and beauty. However, conifers also need careful maintenance and protection from various diseases that can worsen their appearance. One of the most common and dangerous diseases of conifers is shute, a group of fungal diseases that cause the needles to […]
November 24, 2023
Bark beetles are a group of insects that belong to the family Curculionidae and the subfamily Scolytinae. These insects feed on the bark and wood of conifers, especially pine and spruce. Bark beetles can cause serious damage to forest plantations, causing tree dieback and death. In this article, you will learn about two of the […]
November 21, 2023
Pines are beautiful and useful trees that are a feature of our forests, parks and gardens. However, pines are also attractive to many insect pests that can cause serious damage. In this article, we will talk about the most common insect pests of pines and how to easily identify them to protect the trees in […]
November 15, 2023
Autumn is the time when the garden needs special attention and care. The autumn planting season will help prepare plants for winter, improve soil conditions, prevent diseases and pests, and ensure a good harvest for the following year. In this article, we will tell you about the main autumn garden work that you should […]
September 21, 2023
Red bands, black fruiting bodies and premature needle loss may indicate Dothistroma needle blight in pine.