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Pine Wilt infected trees must be removed

Remove Pine Trees Infected with Pine Wilt

Although pine trees are not native to Kansas, they are planted widely across the state. Of the challenges that pines face in Kansas, Pine Wilt disease is one of the most challenging.

Pine Wilt is caused by microscopic worms called nematodes, and when introduced into a pine tree, they multiply rapidly and block the water conducting tissue, causing the tree to…