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About Jim Hyland
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I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.

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34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.

BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology
Registered Forester
Certified Pesticide Appicator
 
   

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Trees - gall in white oak tree


Expert: Jim Hyland - 6/25/2009

Question
We have a peach leaf oak tree that is heavily infested with gall.  We are getting rid of this tree, I would like to replace it with a spreading oak tree. Will it get gall also? Thank you. Joy

Answer
More than likely not- insects are the most part species related insects that will attack one tree will not bother another. Insect galls really do not harm the health of a tree so IF they were to attack the new oak they would not do much damage. But I would not expect there to be a problem.

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