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My service berries are covered in brownish- yellowish spikes and now resemble drawings of the Covid virus. This is the third season and I can’t fi...
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Service berry disease #871012
Asked May 31, 2024, 8:20 PM EDT
My service berries are covered in brownish- yellowish spikes and now resemble drawings of the Covid virus. This is the third season and I can’t find any information online. The tree seems healthy otherwise.
Fayette County Kentucky
Expert Response
Hi Rebecca,
Looks like one of the rust diseases. Here is a link to more info inlcuding control measures.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rust+serviceberry+extension&oq=rust+serviceberry+extension&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigAdIBCjEyNTYyajBqMTWoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#ip=1
I hope this information is helpful.
Looks like one of the rust diseases. Here is a link to more info inlcuding control measures.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rust+serviceberry+extension&oq=rust+serviceberry+extension&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigAdIBCjEyNTYyajBqMTWoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#ip=1
I hope this information is helpful.
