If a pine in your yard has started turning yellow or reddish brown from the top down, it's worth a closer look. After a season of heat, heavy rain, and storm winds, many North Florida pines are stressed, and stressed pines are exactly what bark beetles look for.
Ips engraver beetles and other pine bark beetles tunnel under the bark and cut off the tree's ability to move water. Signs to watch for include small, popcorn-like lumps of sap on the trunk, reddish boring dust in bark crevices or at the base, and needles that fade quickly from green to yellow to brown. Lightning-struck pines, trees with root damage, and pines bent by storm winds are common starting points.
Once a pine is heavily infested, it usually can't be saved, and a dead pine near a house or driveway becomes brittle surprisingly fast. Prompt removal can also reduce the chance of beetles moving into neighboring pines. Our crew can take a look, give you a straight answer, and handle removals near homes, fences, and power lines with careful rigging.
Have you noticed any pines around Lake City or your part of North Florida turning brown this season?
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