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Research that evaluated resistance of boxwood species and varieties to boxwood blight indicates that resistance is la…

Brittle cinder fungus

Canada, United States

Wood decay pathogens are often classified by the components of the woody tissues th…

The bronze birch borer (Agrilus anxius) is a native pest to North America. The bronze birch borer is a pest …

Brood X periodical cicadas are known for their 17-year synchronized life cycles and loud, droning noise. In 2021, Bro…

Brown marmorated stink bug

Canada, United States

The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) is a "true bug" that is indigenous to China, Korea, Taiw…

Brown rot

Canada, United States

Brown rot is a destructive disease on many species in the genus Prunus. Fruiting and ornamental cherries, pe…

Brown spot needle blight

Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, United States

Brown spot needle blight causes needle browning and defoliation of many pine species in North America. The disease is…

Bur oak blight

Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, United States

Bur oak blight is a disease that causes leaf blight, branch dieback, and in extreme cases, death of bur oak in the Mi…

California privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium), also known as Korean or oval-leaved privet, is widely used as a h…

Camellia petal blight

Canada, United States

Camellia flower blight is a fungal disease that blemishes camellia blossoms. It is caused by Ciborinia camelliae