Pine Bark Beetles
Pine bark beetles in Arizona are generally of the genus Ips or Dendroctonus. Fading foliage in the tree is often the first sign of a beetle attack. Prevention is best practiced since control is not possible once the beetles have successfully colonized the tree. Colonization is dependent upon trees being in a vulnerable condition caused by stress from various agents and site conditions.
Revised 10/2014. Originally Published 2002.
az1300-2015
Keywords:
- dendroctonous
- ips
- pitch
- slash
- construction damage
- stress
- resistance
- crown fading
Publication Date:
April 2015
az1300-2015
Pages:
4 pp.