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Preventative Measures to Prevent. the Spread of Oak Xxxx Contamination The Engineer’s Surveyor shall take the following preventive measures while cutting, pruning, or removing oak trees in counties which have confirmed cases of Oak Xxxx or at the direction of the State:  When possible, employ alternative methods instead of pruning or cutting oak trees.  When possible, perform necessary pruning and cutting of healthy trees during the winter months of January and February when Sap Beetles are least active. Also, if possible, avoid pruning or cutting during Spring months when Sap Beetles are most active.  Treat wounds with pruning paint in Oak Xxxx infected counties to discourage insects, especially during warm weather.  Sterilize all pruning tools between each tree with either LysolTM spray or a 70 percent rubbing alcohol solution. The use of chlorine bleach solutions to sterilize pruning tools is discouraged due to premature oxidation or rusting of steel parts.  Destroy the tree cuttings by burning or burying the wood, or dispose of the wood in another approved method.

Preventative Measures to Prevent. the Spread of Oak Xxxx Contamination The Engineer’s Surveyor shall take the following preventive measures while cutting, pruning, or removing oak trees in counties which have confirmed cases of Oak Xxxx or at the direction of the State:  • When possible, employ alternative methods instead of pruning or cutting oak trees.  • When possible, perform necessary pruning and cutting of healthy trees during the winter months of January and February when Sap Beetles are least active. Also, if possible, avoid pruning or cutting during Spring months when Sap Beetles are most active.  • Treat wounds with pruning paint in Oak Xxxx infected counties to discourage insects, especially during warm weather.  • Sterilize all pruning tools between each tree with either LysolTM spray or a 70 percent rubbing alcohol solution. The use of chlorine bleach solutions to sterilize pruning tools is discouraged due to premature oxidation or rusting of steel parts.  • Destroy the tree cuttings by burning or burying the wood, or dispose of the wood in another approved method.