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Qvcmjd!Opujdf Oak Wilt Season is Here Oak Wilt tween an infected tree and a healthy chance for survival. is a devastating tree are connected, the fungus can Another important step in the disease of oak move through the root system into the treatment process is removing infect- trees caused by a healthy tree.ed trees. After root graft disruption fungus that moves Diseased red oaks may also takes place, potential spore producing through the vascular produce fungal spore mats that attract trees (trees that produce spore mats) system of a tree. As a defense mecha-certain sap beetles. These same sap should be removed to prevent over- nism, an infected oak tree will plug beetles are also attracted to the sap land spreading. The wood should up the water conducting vessels to try that is exuded from fresh wounds be disposed of by either chipping, and contain the fungus. This prevents (such as pruning cuts, wind damage, debarking, or split into ﬁ rewood size water and nutrients from reaching the mechanical damage etc). Overland pieces and covered with a thick black leaves and ultimately results in the spread can also occur when certain plastic tarp for at least one year (the death of a tree. All oaks in this area insects visit freshly wounded oak edges of the tarp should be buried are susceptible to oak wilt; infected trees after visiting a spore mat. a couple of inches or completely red and pin oaks can die within just Root graft disruption is the securedﬂ ush to the ground). a few weeks of infection while white most effective means of controlling Please remember that pruning and bur oaks are somewhat more re-oak wilt. Root graft disruption is of oak trees should be avoided from sistant and can survive several years accomplished by cutting the roots April through July, as that is when the before dying.between diseased trees and healthy sap feeding insects are most active. Oak wilt can spread through trees. This is commonly done by If you have a concern about oak or grafted (connected) root systems and use of a vibratory plow or trench-any other tree related issues, please overland via certain insects. Differ-ing machine. Chemical injections of contact Environmental Coordinator ent trees of like species are capable healthy trees may also be used as a Chris Anderson at 763-433-9905 or of forming root grafts that essentially control measure. This is often done canderson@ci.ramsey.mn.us. create one interconnected root system in conjunction with root graft disrup- for two or more trees. If roots be-tion to give the healthy trees a better Peddlers and Solicitors Peddlers and solicitors who ﬁ cation badge provided by the city. placard or sign that says the follow- wish to do business in Ramsey are The badge includes the solicitor’s ing: "Peddlers and Solicitors Prohib- required to obtain a permit. This name, business name, photo, and ex-ited". (The sign must be at least 3-1/2 includes anyone going door to door piration date. All persons authorized inches long and 3-1/2 inches wide soliciting or taking orders for goods, to conduct door to door solicitation and the printing must not be smaller wares and merchandise, or main-must be wearing this identiﬁ cation than 49 point type.) Peddlers and tenance or repair services, such as badge. The hours of activity are solicitors are then prohibited from furnace cleaning, roof repair and restricted to 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, un-entering in or upon the premises. blacktopping. This does not include less a previous appointment has been To report a peddler or so- anyone working on behalf of a bona scheduled.licitor that is not complying with the ﬁ de charitable, religious, civic, edu- Any resident of the city who city’s requirements, please contact a cational or political organization.wishes to exclude peddlers or solici-Ramsey Police Ofﬁ cer immediately In addition to a license, each tors from their premises may place on (24 hours a day), via dispatch at 763- peddler/solicitor is issued an identi-or near their main entrance a printed 427-1212. www.ci.ramsey.mn.us 13