Bark Removal

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People tend to believe that pests are only annoying when they invade their home. However, there are many pests, such as wasps and beetles, that live outside the home that can still be just as much of a pain as the pests inside your home. If you have a spruce tree in your yard, there is a chance that an infestation will occur. Should this happen, there are various steps you should take to control the infestation and keep things from getting worse.

Here are some tips for insect control in Alaska for spruce tree insects.

Bark removal: Larvae is a problem when dealing with spruce trees. They tend to live under the bark, so when you want to control insects around your home and keep them from finding their way in, removing the bark from trees …show more content…

Insecticides kill larvae and insects that have found a home in trees in your yard. If you decide to use an insecticide to control an infestation, there are a few things you need to avoiding doing. You will first want ensure you are purchasing the correct one, as choosing the wrong insecticide will not be effective.

Tree removal: Removing the bark from trees that have fallen or been chopped down can help you control insects, but removing the tree could be the better option. This can be done by actually relocating the tree to someplace other than your yard or burning it. A huge reason for removing the tree is because larvae may have already established a home in the tree. With the tree no longer in your yard, you won't have to worry about an infestation and can start to feel comfortable being in your yard.

Proper tree care: Insects love trees that are weak, sick, damaged and overall in poor health. If you have several trees in this state in your yard, you will likely experience an infestation at some point. However, if you put in the effort to keep the trees in your yard healthy and happy, they won't be a target for insects. Consider watering your trees regularly and using fertilizer to keep them in good health year

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