Starting Sept. 1, the annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan ends.
The ban (which runs from April 1 to Aug. 3) 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. Incorrect and illegal pruning can damage your trees and spread diseases.
One of the most important ways that you can help prevent the spread of invasive pests is to avoid the illegal practice of transporting firewood or wood products from an infested area into and around the province.
Learn more about the City of Weyburn’s DED Control Program.
For more information, contact ded@weyburn.ca or the Ministry of Environment Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224, or visit saskatchewan.ca/forestry.