Chicago Area Prepares for Pest and Disease Control Amid Weather Changes
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, is providing crucial data to help gardeners and landscape professionals manage pests and diseases effectively. The Plant Health Care Report, published weekly during the growing season, offers insights into how weather affects plant and insect life cycles. By tracking growing degree days, which measure accumulated warmth, the report helps predict when pests like pine sawfly larvae will emerge and when redbud trees will flower. This information allows caretakers to time their interventions accurately, reducing environmental harm and improving plant health. The report also includes data on soil temperature and moisture, aiding in comprehensive plant care strategies. 
