How does dwarf mistletoe affect the lumber industry?
A. The economic effects of dwarf mistletoe on the lumber industry is quite considerable. Infected trees grow slowly, and are less able to compete with other plants. The cankers make large portions of the trees commercially unusable. Mistletoe infects Douglas fir, incense cedar, red and white fir and pine lumber crops. Q. How can dwarf mistletoe infections be controlled? A. Control in forests is difficult and requires removal of all diseased trees. You can control infection on your own property by maintaining healthy trees with adequate space, water and good soil. If you do observe any parasitic growth, remove the diseased branches. TIP OF THE WEEK A fun Christmas project is to make a mistletoe ball to hang above your door or place on your fireplace mantel. You can buy a large bunch of leafy mistletoe from your local florist. Cut off short sprigs and sharpen their ends. Stick these all around a large round potato, leaving an inch-wide band free at the equator. Wrap around the center spa
