The Bug That’s Eating the Woods.” “Small Pests, Big Problems: The Global Spread of Bark Beetles.” “Eighty-Nine Million Acres ...

Most bark beetles lay eggs under the bark of ... Throughout the western U.S. you’ll find “beetle kill” pine adorning homes, stores, and restaurants. My house in Colorado has a ceiling ...

Dealing with beetle kill pine trees? This video guides you through the process of removing them and making the most out of the wood. Discover how to manage the blue stain in the pine logs ...

Burning beetle-kill pine is an effective way to handle infested wood, and this quick demo shows exactly how it's done. Watch as the pine is safely set ablaze, eliminating the pests and repurposing ...

The beetle penetrates the tree bark, causing its sap to stop flowing. From there, green pine needles turn orange, and the tree becomes dead wood. Romaine said a dozen trees a day are falling ...

What happens is the widespread scent of freshly damaged pine – caused by terpenes in conifer resin – attracts pest insects such as bark and wood-boring beetles. Vast amounts of red pine stands ...

According to the report, the front range is experiencing a surge in activity from the mountain pine beetle ... “As these bark beetles continue to build populations, they affect and kill more ...