Yearly Tree Spraying

Mountain Pine Beetle - This insect is always present in the Colorado forest and needs tree spraying. In the past few years the pine beetle population has been on the rise. We are now in an epidemic stage. Visit our page devoted to controlling mountain pine beetle.

Cooley Spruce Gall Aphid - Spray in spring and again in fall to prevent new galls from forming.

Dwarf Mistletoe  - Spray every third year to prevent spread of this parasite, Spraying should be done in August.

White Pine Weevil - Spray in spring and fall for this insect. In 1998 we saw population levels declining. Prune out infested tops.

Ips Beetle  - This relative of Pine Beetle can now often be treated with just one application of "Astro" insecticide. Spray early in the season before beetles get active.

Aspen Diseases  - Aspen get a variety of disease and insect problems. Spray for fungus problems and most insect problems shortly after trees leaf out in late May.

Other Disease and Insect Problems  - Call our office anytime for free advice.

For more information go to http://www.ext.colostate.edu/index.html

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