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Pest & Disease Forecast for Wisconsin

It's October — 18 tracked threats are active right now in Wisconsin. Each timeline shows estimated activity across the year.

Active nowWatch closely — these threats are at or near peak activity this month.
Dutch Elm Disease
DiseaseCRITICAL

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Fire Blight
DiseaseHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Cedar-Apple Rust
FungusMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Anthracnose
FungusMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Powdery Mildew
FungusLOW

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Apple Scab
FungusMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Chestnut Blight
FungusCRITICAL

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Armillaria Root Rot
FungusHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Diplodia Tip Blight
FungusMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Dothistroma Needle Blight
FungusMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Rhizosphaera Needlecast
FungusHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Stigmina/SNEED Needlecast
FungusHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Pine Wilt Disease
DiseaseCRITICAL

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Cytospora Canker
FungusHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Verticillium Wilt
FungusHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Phytophthora Root Rot
FungusHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Leaf Spot Diseases
FungusLOW

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Tar Spot
FungusLOW

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Quiet for nowLow activity this month, but still present in the region.
Emerald Ash Borer
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Summer

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth)
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Japanese Beetle
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Summer

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Oak Wilt
DiseaseCRITICAL

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bronze Birch Borer
InsectHIGH

Peak activity: Summer

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Asian Longhorned Beetle Damages hardwood trees by tunneling deep into trunks and branches
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Summer

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Activity windows are seasonal estimates based on pest type and known phenology for the continental US; local timing varies with weather and elevation. Always confirm with a certified arborist or your state extension office.