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You know the old saying, “An ounce of prevention…”? Or, maybe, “An apple a day…”? These oh-so-familiar statements can apply to so many areas of our lives, including how we maintain the surroundings of our homes.
Read MoreDouglas fir beetle has been a major contributor of mortality of mature Douglas fir trees in the Columbia basin from Golden to Fairmont and beyond. We recently met up with Mark Dascher, a professional forester with Pioneer Forest Consulting, to discuss ways to identify potential beetle outbreaks on your property.
Below are pictures signs to look for if you suspect a beetle problem on your property. If you are concerned that you may have beetle on your property or within your community we would be happy to provide a consultation on how you can manage the problem. Contact us
Bark Beetle galleries
Over the last few seasons we have seen an explosion of both Douglas fir bark beetle and Spruce bark beetle in the southern interior. Widespread infests have caused mortality to many old veteran trees in the Columbia Valley. Spotting the signs of attack and removing infestested trees is the only option to reduce the population once it attacks standing trees. The other options we have for prevention is to apply MCH pheromone patches to help protect valuable trees and stands.
A short time after the Douglas-fir beetle attacks a tree it produces an antiaggregative pheromone (MCH) to regulate the number of attacks in a host tree. Synthetic formulations of MCH have proven very effective in preventing attack of the Douglas-fir beetle. The MCH is contained in small plastic dispensers deployed at regular intervals throughout the stand to be protected. Contact us at info@greenleaftree.ca or 1-888-431-8733 to help protect your trees this spring.
Green Leaf Tree Services is a small family run business located in the Columbia Valley. We are trained and certified arborists who pride ourselves on providing the best possible care for our clients trees and properties.
We are constantly working to raise the bar on our services. If you have any questions or concerns about your experience, please let us know.
Golden BC: +1 250 344 0188
Invermere/ Kimberley/ Cranbrook: +1 250 341 7029
Toll Free: +1 888 431 8733
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