Landowners Urged to Inspect Trees for Mountain Pine Beetle
October is an ideal time for landowners to check pine trees, specifically lodgepole, ponderosa and limber, on their property for the presence of mountain pine beetle (MPB).
Tag: Insects & Diseases
Aerial Survey: Spruce Beetle Remains Most Deadly Forest Pest
April 14, 2022
During their annual hearing before the Colorado General Assembly, State Forester Matthew McCombs and Regional Forester Frank Beum announced a report detailing the results of the 2021 aerial detection survey led by the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, and Colorado State Forest Service.
Disturbances in Colorado’s Forests
March 21, 2022
The forests in Colorado are subject to many different disturbances. Some of the most common disturbances are insect damage, disease damage and fire damage.
Report: Drought Places Colorado’s Forests, Communities in Jeopardy
March 02, 2022
The Colorado State Forest Service published its annual forest health report this week, highlighting the current conditions of forests across Colorado and how the agency is improving the health of the state’s forests in the face of persistent drought and historic wildfires.
Tree Care Companies Offering EAB-Oriented Services: Recommendations for Homeowners
October 01, 2019
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – When considering a tree care professional to help manage your ash trees for emerald ash borer (EAB), here are some things for homeowners to consider.
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Broomfield
August 20, 2019
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – National and state experts have confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) – an invasive, highly destructive tree pest – in the City and County of Broomfield, northwest of Denver.