In this CBS News Philadelphia article, Jason Parker from Davey’s North Philadelphia office talks about beech leaf disease.

Posted: May 08, 2023

A new threat to trees in the mid-Atlantic region could be much worse than the spotted lanternflies. BeechPhoto of a beech tree trees are very prevalent around Philadelphia and they’re under attack from a tiny bug that’s deadly.  

Scientists say a delicate ecosystem could be in jeopardy.  

To read Jason’s comments, click here.  

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