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5. Diseases and Disorders

By: Mike Munster

This diseases and disorders chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook discusses how to keep plants healthy through cultural practices. The types of plant pathogens including: fungi, bacteria, nematodes, viruses, and parasitic plants are discussed. Strategies are reviewed for managing diseases using an integrated pest management approach.

Callirhytis Oak Gall Wasps

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the Callirhytis gall wasp, which infests the twigs and leaves of many species of oaks.

Detachable Woolly Leaf Gall Wasp

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the detachable woolly leaf gall wasp, Andricus quercuslanigera, and provides residential management recommendations.

Witchhazel Leaf Gall Aphid

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the witchhazel leaf gall aphid, Hormaphis cornu, and provides residential management recommendations.

Cypress Twig Gall Midge

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology and management of the cypress twig gall midge, Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa, which infests bald cypress and pond cypress.

Rhododendron Gall Midge

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the rhododendron gall midge, Clinodiplosis rhododendri, and provides residential management recommendations.

Oak Vein Pocket Gall Midge

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the oak vein pocket gall midge, Macrodiplosis quercusoroca.

Willow Bladdergall Mite

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the willow bladdergall mite, Aculops tetanothrix, and provides residential management recommendations.

Maple Eyespot Gall Midge

By: Steven Frank, Adam Dale Entomology Insect Notes

This factsheet discusses the biology and control of ocellate gall midges, which cause red and yellow spots on the surface of red maple leaves.

Pine Needle Gall Midge

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the pine needle gall midge, Thecodiplosis brachynteroides, and provides residential management recommendations.

Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes dogwood eyespot galls caused by an ocellate gall midge, Parallelodiplosis subtruncata.

Macrodiplosis Gall Midges

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of midges in the genus Macrodiplosis, which cause vein "pocket" galls on the leaves of oaks.

Pitch Gall Midges

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of pitch gall midges or resin gall midges in the genus Cecidomyia.

Hickory Peach Gall Midge

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the hickory peach gall midge, Cariomyia persicoides, and provides residential management recommendations.

Cypress Flower Gall Midge

By: James Baker PDIC Factsheets

This factsheet describes the biology of the cypress flower gall midge, Taxodiomyia cupressi, and provides management recommendations.