Bot Canker
Botryosphaeria dothidea
About Bot Canker
This fungal pathogen, Botryosphaeria dothidea, causes Bot Canker, which appears as sunken, dark lesions on tree bark, often oozing sap. It primarily attacks hardwood trees common in Middle Tennessee landscapes, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood, leading to branch dieback and, in severe cases, tree decline. Homeowners should monitor for these symptoms during warm, wet weather and consider professional treatment to prevent spread.
Bot Canker (Botryosphaeria dothidea) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Bot Canker regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Bot Canker
- Scientific Name
- Botryosphaeria dothidea
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
