Tree Health · Pines
Ips Beetle in Colorado Springs Pine Trees
Catch it early, before it moves to the next tree.
Ips (engraver) beetles attack stressed pines, especially in dry years. Once a tree is heavily attacked it usually can't be saved, so speed matters.
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Signs of Ips beetle
Look for fading needles that start at the top of the tree, plus small holes and reddish boring dust in bark cracks.
- Top of the tree turning yellow, then red-brown
- Small round holes in the bark
- Reddish-brown boring dust in bark crevices or at the base
- Fresh pine slash or firewood piles nearby (beetles breed in them)
What to do
Have infested trees removed completely, and don't stack fresh pine wood next to healthy pines. Water healthy pines during drought to keep them strong.
How we handle infested pines
We remove beetle pines completely. Trunks and slash are disposed of safely to avoid further spread of beetle infestation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can a tree with Ips beetle be saved?
- Usually not once the top has turned. Lightly attacked trees sometimes survive if stress is reduced. We'll tell you honestly on site.
- Can I keep the wood as firewood?
- Fresh infested pine can spread beetles to healthy trees. We remove and dispose of it safely.
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