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PEST CONTROL INDUSTRY INFORMATION SHEET PEST MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY INFORMATION SHEET
BARK BEETLE BARK BEETLE
This information sheet expresses no opinion regarding the efficacy of pesticides to prevent This information sheet expresses no opinion regarding the efficacy of pesticides to prevent
bark beetles, a long-term solution to bark beetle infestation, forest management practices, bark beetles, a long-term solution to bark beetle infestation, forest management practices,
or environmental or health effects pertaining to pesticide use. or environmental or health effects pertaining to pesticide use.
What should PCOs know about Bark Beetles? What should PCOs know about Bark Beetles?
• There are numerous species of Bark Beetles. • There are numerous species of Bark Beetles.
• Different Bark Beetle species infest different Tree species. • Different Bark Beetle species infest different Tree species.
• Bark Beetles infest both healthy and stressed trees. • Bark Beetles infest both healthy and stressed trees.
• Stressed trees are generally unable to effectively combat infestation. • Stressed trees are generally unable to effectively combat infestation.
• INFESTED TREES CANNOT BE EFFECTIVELY TREATED. • INFESTED TREES CANNOT BE EFFECTIVELY TREATED.
• Infested trees and debris should be removed to protect other trees from attack. • Infested trees and debris should be removed to protect other trees from attack.
What should PCOs know about treatment and prevention? What should PCOs know about treatment and prevention?
• Bark beetle preventive treatments may be labor and equipment intensive. • Bark beetle preventive treatments may be labor and equipment intensive.
• Pesticides used must be labeled for use in preventing bark beetles on trees. • Pesticides used must be labeled for use in preventing bark beetles on trees.
• Pesticides must be used according to the product Label. • Pesticides must be used according to the product Label.
• Preventive treatment is ineffective unless the pesticide is applied properly. • Preventive treatment is ineffective unless the pesticide is applied properly.
• Only licensed companies employing certified applicators having the proper pesticide, • Only licensed companies employing certified applicators having the proper pesticide,
application, and elevation equipment can properly perform a treatment application, and elevation equipment can properly perform a treatment
(Consumers have been informed to check the SPCC’s Web site or call the office (Consumers have been informed to check the SPCC’s Web site or call the office
to find out if a company is licensed or if an applicator is certified.) to find out if a company is licensed or if an applicator is certified.)
PCOs and applicators may need supplemental training in order to treat bark beetles. PCOs and applicators may need supplemental training in order to treat bark beetles.
Where can PCOs obtain more information? Where can PCOs obtain more information?
• The Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission (For Licensing Questions) • The Arizona Office of Pest Management (For Licensing Questions)(602)
(602) 255-3664 or (800) 223-0618 255-3664 or (800) 223-0618
www.sb.state.az.us www.sb.state.az.us
• Tom DeGomez. University of Arizona Specialist • T om DeGomez. University of Arizona Specialist
(928) 523-8385 (928) 523-8385
http://ag.arizona.edu/extension/fh http://ag.arizona.edu/extension/fh
• Jeff Schalau. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension • Jeff Schalau. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
(928) 445-6590 (928) 445-6590
http://ag.arizona.edu/yavapai/ http://ag.arizona.edu/yavapai/
• Christopher Jones. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension • Christopher Jones. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
http://ag.arizona.edu/gila http://ag.arizona.edu/gila
• A Certified Arborist • A Certified Arborist
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