Marathon County

Oak Wilt Season Arrives Earlier Due to Warm Spring Oak wilt is a deadly tree disease caused by a fungus. It can kill even healthy oak trees quickly and, left unchecked, can spread quickly. It can spread underground through root contact from neighboring trees, overland via sap-feeding beetles, and from infected firewood that has been [...]

During the chill of a Wisconsin winter, there are few things more satisfying than a warm fire. Heating your home with wood can be less expensive than other sources of home heating energy, and firewood is a renewable resource. Prices of heating fuels vary considerably, but non-renewable fossil fuels [...]

Foresters, arborists, and horticulturists are preparing for a potentially devastating attack of the Emerald Ash Borer. This insect has killed millions trees in the nearby states of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, and was most recently confirmed in Vernon County, Wisconsin. The movement of infected logs and firewood is a primary factor in spreading this insect. Wisconsin’s [...]

Gypsy Moth Information Line The gypsy moth is an invasive species that feeds on the foliage of trees. Depending on the population, its feeding can cause defoliation and eventual death of trees. Wisconsin residents are encouraged to call the Gypsy Moth Information Line for information about the spray program, yard tree calls, general information. The [...]