WEYBURN – From April 1 to August 31 every year, it is illegal to prune elm trees in Saskatchewan.
The ban coincides with the time of year when the elm bark beetles that spread Dutch elm disease (DED) are most active. Fresh cuts from pruning can attract the tiny insects, increasing the chance of an infection.
DED can affect any elm tree and once infected, the disease always kills – over several seasons or sometimes in as little as three weeks. Learn how identify an elm tree, DED symptoms, prevention and management by exploring the topics on the City’s DED webpage.
