Saskatchewan lifts seasonal ban on pruning elm trees as beetle activity decreases in fall.
Saskatchewan has lifted its seasonal ban on pruning elm trees, which was in effect to prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) by elm bark beetles, most active from April to August. Residents can now prune as fall approaches, a time when beetle activity decreases. Proper disposal of pruned branches is mandated, especially in Swift Current, where they must be taken to the East Landfill. The use and transport of elm firewood remain prohibited to mitigate disease spread.
September 01, 2024
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