Illini Plant and Pest

Goss's wilt, a bacterial disease, has been confirmed in most counties across Central and North Central Illinois. Our guest, Dr. Carl Bradley, Extension Plant Pathologist with the Department of Crop Science discusses symptoms and management with us.

Goss's wilt, a bacterial disease, has been confirmed in most counties across Central and North Central Illinois. Our guest, Dr. Carl Bradley, Extension Plant Pathologist with the Department of Crop Science discusses symptoms and management with us.

Maples, Ash, Redbuds and more are showing signs of stress. One branch at a time seems to be affected with early leaf color change, wilting or small leaves. A vascular disease called Verticillium Wilt could be the culprit.

Maples, Ash, Redbuds and more are showing signs of stress. One branch at a time seems to be affected with early leaf color change, wilting or small leaves. A vascular disease called Verticillium Wilt could be the culprit.

Several samples of corn seedlings exhibiting chemical injury have been submitted to the Plant Clinic. Dr. Aaron Hager discusses symptoms of herbicide injury or carryover issues on a recent visit to the Plant Clinic.

Several samples of corn seedlings exhibiting chemical injury have been submitted to the Plant Clinic. Dr. Aaron Hager discusses symptoms of herbicide injury or carryover issues on a recent visit to the Plant Clinic.

The U of I Plant Clinic has received several spruce samples that we have determined to be infected with Setomelanomma the cause of Sudden Needle Drop (SNEED) a new threat for Illinois spruce.

The U of I Plant Clinic has received several spruce samples that we have determined to be infected with Setomelanomma the cause of Sudden Needle Drop (SNEED) a new threat for Illinois spruce.

Maple, Oak and Ash leaves are showing symptoms of blight. A group of fungal diseases called 'Anthracnose' are causing these dramatic leaf symptoms.

Maple, Oak and Ash leaves are showing symptoms of blight. A group of fungal diseases called 'Anthracnose' are causing these dramatic leaf symptoms.

Diseases, stress, or insects may be causing the needles on your spruce tree to die.

Diseases, stress, or insects may be causing the needles on your spruce tree to die.

Our guest Kelly Estes, Illinois State Survey Coordinator for the CAPS program, talks to us about Invasive species month and Emerald Ash Borer

Our guest Kelly Estes, Illinois State Survey Coordinator for the CAPS program, talks to us about Invasive species month and Emerald Ash Borer

Plant Clinic Coordinator Suzanne Bissonnette describes what the clinic is and does – and how their services can benefit homeowners, landscape managers and agricultural producers.

Plant Clinic Coordinator Suzanne Bissonnette describes what the clinic is and does – and how their services can benefit homeowners, landscape managers and agricultural producers.

Plant Clinic Coordinator Suzanne Bissonnette talks about a few of the problems to look for on early-planted soybeans.

Plant Clinic Coordinator Suzanne Bissonnette talks about a few of the problems to look for on early-planted soybeans.