TreeIssues

Pest & Disease Forecast for Rhode Island

It's September — 15 tracked threats are active right now in Rhode Island. Each timeline shows estimated activity across the year.

Active nowWatch closely — these threats are at or near peak activity this month.
Emerald Ash Borer
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Summer

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Spotted Lanternfly
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Summer

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Japanese Beetle
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Summer

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Dutch Elm Disease
DiseaseCRITICAL

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Fire Blight
DiseaseHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Cedar-Apple Rust
FungusMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Anthracnose
FungusMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Powdery Mildew
FungusLOW

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Apple Scab
FungusMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Chestnut Blight
FungusCRITICAL

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Beech Leaf Disease
DiseaseHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Rhizosphaera Needlecast
FungusHIGH

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bronze Birch Borer
InsectHIGH

Peak activity: Summer

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Tar Spot
FungusLOW

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Asian Longhorned Beetle Damages hardwood trees by tunneling deep into trunks and branches
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Summer

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
On the horizonRamping up over the next 1–2 months. Now is the time to prepare.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Winter

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Quiet for nowLow activity this month, but still present in the region.
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth)
InsectMODERATE

Peak activity: Spring

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
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Activity windows are seasonal estimates based on pest type and known phenology for the continental US; local timing varies with weather and elevation. Always confirm with a certified arborist or your state extension office.