Mountain pine beetle (MPB), Dendroctonus ponderosae
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Average size: 4-7.5mm
Source: CFS, NRCan
Mountain pine beetle (MPB), Dendroctonus ponderosae, is native to the forests of western North America. Periodic outbreaks of the insect, previously called the Black Hills beetle or Rocky Mountain pine beetle, can result in losses of millions of trees. Outbreaks develop irrespectiveof property lines, being equally evident in wilderness areas, mountain subdivisions and back yards. Even windbreak or landscape pines many miles from the mountains can succumb to beetles imported in infested firewood.
Mountain pine beetles develop in pines, particularly ponderosa, lodgepole, Scotch and limber pine. Bristlecone and pinyon pine are less commonly attacked. During early stages of an outbreak, attacks are limited largely to trees under stress from injury, poor site conditions, fire damage, overcrowding, root disease or old age. However, as beetle populations increase, MPB attacks may involve most large trees in the outbreak area.
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Mountain Pine Beetle USFS FIDL #2
Colorado State University Fact Sheet
Wood Boring Insects of Trees & Shrubs
Bifen XTS Bifenthrin insecticide provides long lasting protection against Mountain Pine and other Bark Beetles.Active Ingredients: Bifenthrin 25.1%Insecticide Mode of Action: 3AInsecticide Class: Pyrethroids EPA Signal Word: WARNING / AVISOApplication Rate Range: (see label) Container Size(s): 1 Qt., 1 Gal.
SPLAT Verb is an environmentally friendly repellent that provides sustained and controlled release of the verbenone anti-aggregation pheromone. Verbenone is naturally produced by MPB and by several other species of bark beetle towards the end of a mass attack. The presence of verbenone signals new MPB approaching the infested tree that it is already too overcrowded to serve as a suitable host.
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Synergy Shield Pine Beetle Repellent Verbenone Bubble Cap, for Mountain Pine, Southern Pine, Western Pine and other Bark BeetlesActive Ingredients: Verbenone, 4,6,6-trimethyl-bicyclo(3.1.1) hept-3-en-2-one 94.0%EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCIONApplication Rate Range: 2 to 6 /tree, 120/acre Container Size(s): Sold in Multiples of 10 pcs.
Not for Sale to: CA, VT
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Synergy Shield Pine Beetle Repellent Verbenone Pouch, for Mountain Pine, Southern Pine, Western Pine and other Bark BeetlesActive Ingredients: Verbenone, 4,6,6-trimethyl-bicyclo(3.1.1) hept-3-en-2-one EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCIONEPA Registration Number: 90515-2 Application Rate Range: 1 or 2 /tree, 20 - 60 /acre Container Size(s): Sold in Multiples of 10 pcs.
Not for Sale to: CA, VT
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, returns, or exchanges. This product is perishable.
BaseLine Bifenthrin Insecticide is approved for effective control of general pests. Featuring a concentrated version of the trusted active ingredient Bifenthrin in Onyx and Talstar insecticide. BaseLine Insecticide provides long lasting protection against Mountain Pine and other Bark Beetles.
Active Ingredients: Bifenthrin 23.4%Insecticide Mode of Action: 3A Insecticide Class: PyrethroidsEPA Signal Word: WARNING / AVISOApplication Rate Range: (see label) Container Size(s): 1 Gal.
Sevin SL Carbaryl Insecticide provides broad-spectrum control of more than 130 turf and ornamental pests. Active Ingredients: Carbaryl 43.0%Insecticide Mode of Action: 1A Insecticide Class: CarbamatesEPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCIONApplication Rate Range: (see label) Container Size(s): 2.5 Gal.
Sevin XLR Plus Insecticide provides broad-spectrum control of dozens of important pests including beetles, weevils and worms in tree fruit, nut, vine, citrus vegetable and other crops. Active Ingredients: Carbaryl 44.1%Insecticide Mode of Action: 1A Insecticide Class: CarbamatesEPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCIONEPA Registration Number: 61842-37Application Rate Range: (see label) Container Size(s): 2.5 Gal.
Carbaryl 4L Insecticide is for use in Agriculture, Commercial and Residential sites. Carbaryl 4L Insecticide provides broad-spectrum control of more than 130 turf and ornamental pests.Active Ingredients: Carbaryl 42.6%Insecticide Mode of Action: 1A Insecticide Class: CarbamatesEPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCIONApplication Rate Range: (see label) Container Size(s): 2.5 Gal.
Treegator Original is a slow release watering bag that is perfect for newly planted or established trees from 1 to 8 inches in trunk diameter, with branches beginning at least 25 inches from the ground or higher.
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Ooze Tube Professional Tree Establishment patented system specifically engineered to establish trees in under-irrigated sites with minimal cost and maximum survival.
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Synergy Shield MCH Bubble Caps, Douglas-fir Beetle Repellent uses MCH – a naturally occurring anti-aggregation pheromone of the Douglas-fir beetle to protect trees from attack by Spruce, and Douglas-fir beetles.Active Ingredients: 3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one 97.9% (500 mg)EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCIONApplication Rate Range: 1 or 2 /tree, 40 /acre Container Size(s): Min. Order 10 pcs.
Not for Sale to: CA, VT
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, returns, or exchanges. This product is perishable.
Synergy Shield Pine Beetle Repellent Verbenone Pouch, for Mountain Pine, Southern Pine, Western Pine and other Bark BeetlesActive Ingredients: Verbenone, 4,6,6-trimethyl-bicyclo(3.1.1) hept-3-en-2-one EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCIONEPA Registration Number: 90515-2 Application Rate Range: 1 or 2 /tree, 20 - 60 /acre Container Size(s): Sold in Multiples of 10 pcs.
Not for Sale to: CA, VT
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, returns, or exchanges. This product is perishable.
AXXE Broad Spectrum Herbicide is a non-selective, weed control for grasses and broadleaf weeds. It is formulated to deliver maximum performance and provide fast-acting results on a long list of weeds and grasses, as well as most mosses and lichens. OMRI Listed.
Grandevo WDG Bioinsecticide Miticide is a new water dispersible granule formation that contains several active compounds that repel, stop feeding, reduce reproduction and induce mortality to prevent the development of damaging populations of sucking and chewing insects, flies and mites. Organic Certification(s): OMRIActive Ingredients: Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1 30.0% Insecticide Mode of Action:Insecticide Class:EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCIONApplication Rate Range: (see label) Container Size(s): 20 Lbs.