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Category: Plant Clinic

Dog vomit slime mold – fuligo septica

Fire Blight

Fire Blight – the fire danger you didn’t know about Fire blight effects pear and apple trees and the cause has nothing to do with…

Thermopsis rhombifolia Nutt. ex Richards

This sample was brought into us out of curiosity. A very large patch is growing in a field where cattle will be turned out. The…

Tent Caterpillar

There are two species of tent caterpillars that can be found in Washington. The western tent caterpillar is most commonly found in western Washington. It…

Leaf Miner

This sample was brought in off of an Aspen tree. Leaf miners devour between the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves. Leaves are still…

Spindle Gall

Galls are formed from insect/mite feeding or egg laying activity. Mechanical damage or salivary secretions cause increased production of normal plant growth resulting in hypertrophy…

Borer Beetle Grub

This handsome “fella” was brought into our office last week. He measured just over 3.5″ and was found along with several other companions in a…