Texans can help prevent the spread of oak wilt by avoiding pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June.

“Prevention is key to stopping the spread of oak wilt. Any new wound on an oak tree can be an entry point for infection ...

“The fungus grows inside the tree and causes the tree to rapidly wilt and die." This disease can spread from ... this embedded content "The most common way oak wilt is spread long distances ...

Now is a great time to prune or cut oaks without the risk of oak wilt infection, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Winter is also the safest ...