Month: February 2025

Pine Wilt Disease: The Silent Killer Destroying Nebraska’s Pine Trees

Pine Wilt Disease: The Silent Killer Destroying Nebraska’s Pine Trees Pine Wilt Disease: The Silent Killer Threatening Nebraska’s Pine Trees

Nebraska’s pine forests have become increasingly endangered. A highly contagious, fatal pathogen—pine wilt disease—is wiping out much of the state’s forestry. It takes hold quickly, presenting no signs of infection in the tree until it’s past the point of no return. Raising awareness of this fatal tree disease and understanding the early signs of infection […]