Bark Beetle Management
Extensive tree mortality caused by mountain pine beetle.
The current mountain pine beetle epidemic occurring throughout the
western United States is unlike any outbreak witnessed in recorded
history. Over 3 million acres of forest land in Montana have been
infested in the past 2 years and large populations of mountain pine
beetle are still present on the landscape. Several management options exist that can help reduce the damage caused to your property from mountain pine beetle. These include preventative tree spraying, verbenone pheromone pouches, and silvicultural treatments.
Other less known bark beetles such as the western pine beetle, douglas-fir beetle, and spruce beetle are also killing trees and causing damage throughout Montana, although these outbreaks are more localized and not nearly of the magnitude seen in the current mountain pine beetle outbreak. Management options for these lesser known pests are similar to those used against the mountain pine beetle. The anti-aggregation pheromone MCH has shown to be very effective in preventing douglas-fir beetle and spruce beetle attack. Using principles of integrated pest management, Monture Creek Land Management can custom fit a forest pest management strategy for any size property and budget. Remember, it is not too late to do something about the mountain pine beetle outbreak. Act now to preserve the beauty and value of your property.
Other less known bark beetles such as the western pine beetle, douglas-fir beetle, and spruce beetle are also killing trees and causing damage throughout Montana, although these outbreaks are more localized and not nearly of the magnitude seen in the current mountain pine beetle outbreak. Management options for these lesser known pests are similar to those used against the mountain pine beetle. The anti-aggregation pheromone MCH has shown to be very effective in preventing douglas-fir beetle and spruce beetle attack. Using principles of integrated pest management, Monture Creek Land Management can custom fit a forest pest management strategy for any size property and budget. Remember, it is not too late to do something about the mountain pine beetle outbreak. Act now to preserve the beauty and value of your property.
