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Inspect trees for bugs, decay

From page 11

toxicity but will bum immature
leaves if left to dry slowly. itis best
lo spay early in the morming when
drying weather is forecast.)

One cherry tree that appears to
have some. resistance to bacterial
blight is Prius yedoensis
“Akebono.” Another problem affect-

“ing cherries is cherry bark tortrix.

This insect is a small fly that lays

eges on the rough sections.of cherry
_ bark, When the eggs hatch, the lar-
vae bere into the cambium layer,

The presence of larvae is indicat-
ed by a very fine fight brown saw-
dust hanging from the infected are:
and small one-millimetre holes in
the bark. Over time, the cambium

_ layer becomes so riddled with holes
that the tree has difficulty transport-
ing sap to the leaves,

_ There is no simple cure for this
problem: :

When you are doing a general
checkup on your trees, look for sec-
tions of bark that are damaged or
dying. With the aid of a sharp knife,

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cut all the dead bark away until you
see fresh scar tissue. This will allow
the air to dry the area and prevent
the wood bugs, insects and leaf
debris from creating an area of rot.

Another area for potential trouble
is where three or tour branches come
together at the tree trunk. Leaf and
blossom debris will often accumu-
late in this crotch area and cause the
bark to decay. Once the decay is
through the protective bark, water
wil collect. Rot sets in and the tree
is almost impossible to save.

The ninth annual North Shore
Garden Contest is now under way.
This might be the year to enter your
garden and have your efforts and
enthusiasm recognized by xt panel of
judges. The closing date for entries
is Sunday, July 16 so you-have lots
of time to get everything in top
shape. Pick up your entry forms at
your local garden shop, eredit union
or one of the many merchants sup-
porting the idea of comnuunity
improvement and beautification.

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Kids’ events planned

THE LYNN Canyon Ecology
Centre has planned several family-
oriemed events to celebrate
Environment Week, June 4-11.

On Saturday, June 3, children
and parents can learn how to build a
chickadee nesting box for the back-
yard, Supplies will be provided free

frons an old sack, Pre-registration is
required Tor these events.

The Owl Rescue Society, and
special guests, will visit the centre
on Saturday, June 10, 1 p.m., and on
Sunday, June 11, 12-4 pam. the
Reptile Keepers: Association will
bring along several slithery speci-

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of chazge, On Sunday, June 4, kids
Phone 987-5922 for more info.

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