pine bark beetle

Southern pine beetle on the rise across the South

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Smaller than a grain of rice, the southern pine beetle (SPB) is considered “the most destructive forest pest in the South”. This menacing label appropriately reflects the devastation it can cause, with outbreaks capable of costing millions of dollars between lost timber and management costs. Fortunately, SPB outbreaks are cyclical, typically occurring every 10-15 years. … Read more

What Are Ips Engraver Beetles Telling Us About Our Pines

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  What Are Ips Engraver Beetles Telling Us About Our Pines A landowner looks across their property and notices the pines that just last week seemed to be green and full of life are now brown and lifeless. All signs point to an infestation of pine bark beetles. Fears mount that these trees have fallen … Read more