Pine Wilt Disease

Pine Wilt, caused by Pinewood Nematodes, is a condition found primarily in Scots pine trees, also called Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris).

Once symptoms appear, Pine Wilt typically kills trees quickly — within a few weeks to a few months. There is no cure for Pine Wilt, although a preventative treatment has emerged: Boxer.

One application reduces Pine Wilt risk for up to 2 years

A test was conducted in a large block planting of Scots pine at Horning State Farm near Plattsmouth, Nebraska, from 2003 to 2005. Many trees within the planting and surrounding areas had died from Pine Wilt in the previous three years. Symptomless trees were selected for the test; some received one application of Boxer, others were left untreated. At the end of three years, the survival rate of treated trees exceeded that of untreated trees by nearly 300%.

Research conducted by the Nebraska Forest Service, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.