Spruce & Douglas-Fir Beetles continue damage across State of Colorado (Jan. 2019)
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2021 News story from CBS 4 Denver; Spruce Beetle remains most damaging forest pest in Colorado for 9th straight year
"Bark beetle outbreak expands in state" (Engelbart, Drew. KDVR, 16 Jan. 2019) "Colorado State Forest Service: Study shows our forests are in trouble from beetle kill" (Crea, Jackie. Denver 7 ABC, 17 Jan. 2019) 2017 Report on "The Health of Colorado's Forests" published by the Colorado State Forest Service. Article from Entomology Today; "Pheromone Treatment Puts Up the “No Vacancy” Sign for Douglas-Fir Beetles" by Darrell Ross, Ph.D. |
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What is BeetleBlock-MCH?
BeetleBlock-MCH is the anti-aggregation pheromone that repels Douglas Fir Beetles and Spruce Beetles in an area or individual trees. The pheromone repellent is enclosed in a controlled release dispenser that is stapled or nailed to trees during the beetle season.
Control of both Douglas-Fir and Spruce Beetles has been excellent as demonstrated by the USFS and State Foresters.
Control of both Douglas-Fir and Spruce Beetles has been excellent as demonstrated by the USFS and State Foresters.
How to use BeetleBlock-MCH
Simply staple or nail a dispenser to the trunk of the tree at a height of 6 ft.
Use rates are as follows: See label for application directions depending on single trees or an area. Want more info on MCH?
For a more detailed explanation of MCH, how it works, and how to use read:
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