Mar 6, 2024 · This article discusses the cause of beech leaf disease (BLD), the lifecycle of this nematode (Litylenchus crenatae ssp. mccannii), the symptoms of BLD, and treatments.

Sep 15, 2023 · WEST VIRGINIA —Forest health managers in the Eastern and Southern Regions are working diligently to assess and manage an emerging threat to forests in the Eastern …

Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a new disease to the United States; scientists have been working quickly to understand its pathogenesis and test treatment options to mitigate or control damage.

Beech leaf disease (BLD) is caused by a microscopic worm, a nematode, called Litylenchus crenatae f. sp. mccannii. These nematodes build to large numbers in the leaf tissues and …

Apr 30, 2024 · In this article, you’ll discover the various diseases that can afflict beech trees, from powdery mildew to beech bark disease. By learning to recognize the symptoms and …

Dec 6, 2024 · We spoke with BBG staff and collaborators and other experts to learn more about beech trees, how this disease is affecting them, and how researchers are working to mitigate …

Sep 10, 2025 · Beech leaf disease (BLD) was first discovered in 2012 from northeastern Ohio (Ewing et al. 2019). In New England, the disease was first detected in 2019 from southwestern …

Oct 21, 2024 · A novel non-native microbe is locally impacting beech tree health and mortality throughout the northeastern United States and southern Canada. The microbe, Litylenchus …

Sep 11, 2025 · These symptoms are often signs of Beech Leaf Disease (BLD), a newly emerging tree disease that is spreading rapidly across Pennsylvania and already found in all 67 …

Beech Leaf Disease (BLD)—first identified in 2012—has become one of the most urgent threats to American beech trees across the Northeast and Midwest. The disease leads to leaf …