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What is sudden oak death (SOD)?

April 26, 2017death oak sod Sudden

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What is sudden oak death (SOD)?

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Sudden oak death is a high level contagion often fatal to Coast live oak, Shreves oak, Black oak, Canyon oak, and Tanoak. The infection is spread by Ambrosia beetles(flying in spring & late summer), soil and/or root contacts and plant carriers like California Bay Laurel, rhododendrons. For complete up to date information go to The California Oak Mortality Task Force.