08/10/98 MON 13:00 FAX 503 986 4786 ODA PLANT DIV. IQ003 <br /> Bellmore /Anderson <br /> August 10, 1998 <br /> Page 2 <br /> The current approach to control DED has been the removal of infected trees, chipping <br /> up the debris for compost or incinerate to get rid of the fungus and insects, a follow -up <br /> with additional surveys for infected trees, and then consider a chemical injection of <br /> fungicide to protect uninfected elms in the future years. <br /> The plant pathology laboratory of the Oregon <br /> epartmnt of from infected Agriculture provide <br /> samp esS a <br /> diagnostic service to recover the fungal organism <br /> If you need additional information, contact me. <br /> .} <br /> Gene M. Milbrath, Ph.D. <br /> Plant Pathologist <br /> (503) 986-4664 <br /> (503) 986-4786 FAX <br />