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City of Minnetonka Minnesota - Oak wilt status is safe for pruning 01 January 2100 ( news )
City of Minnetonka , state Minnesota ( By Press Release office)
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Each year oak wilt is responsible for killing large numbers of oaks in Minnesota . Despite the mild weather , Minnetonka ' s forestry team says it ' s not too late to prune trees to prevent infection by sap beetles .
According to the University of Minnesota Extension service , the risk level is safe from November through March . Risk level can vary considerably based on seasonal change and location .
Always check the oak wilt risk statusfor your date and location before pruning or wounding oaks .
Once the calendar turns to April and beyond , it is time to stop pruning activity and immediately cover unavoidable wounds with a latex - based paint and shellac .
You can learn more about oak wilt and the current risk status at
MyMinnesotaWoods
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