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Instagram | Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Bark beetle activity on heat-stressed Metro Atlanta hardwoods during peak summer

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Small holes in the bark. A dusting of sawdust at the base. A patch of canopy going brown faster than the rest.

Bark beetles target trees already weakened by summer heat and drought stress, and a healthy tree's natural defenses just cannot keep up in this weather. Catching it early makes a real difference.

Notice anything like this in your yard? Worth a second look.

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Close-up photo of bark beetle exit holes or frass at the base of a trunk, ideally from a recent assessment. Authentic photos of real symptoms outperform stock imagery.

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Canva text suggestion: "Bark Beetles Target Stressed Trees" or "Catch It Early"


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