Pine wilt is one of the most fatal diseases for our Scots Pines, and can also infect our Austrian Pines. The older these trees are, especially for Scots pine trees over 10 years old, the greater the risk of pine wilt. Unfortunately, we have seen a pine wilt outbreak recently in our Scots Pines in the area. The pine wilt nematode lives in the wood of dead and dying pines, which is why it is so important to prune any dead branches in your pine trees and why removing and disposi