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Mountain Pine Beetle

Mountain pine beetle (MPB), Dendroctonus ponderosae

Mountain pine beetle
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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.

 

 

RESOURCES:

Mountain Pine Beetle USFS FIDL #2  Mountain Pine Beetle USFS FIDL #2
Colorado State University Fact Sheet  Colorado State University Pine Beetle Fact Sheet
Wood Boring Insects of Trees & Shrubs Wood Boring Insects of Trees & Shrubs 

 

FAQ

  • Preventative Treatments:
    Preventative Spraying (Permethrin, Bifenthrin, Carbaryl), Pheromone Repellents (Verbenone Pouch/Flakes), Basal Trunk Application (Safari ®), Tree Baiting, Pheromone Traps & Lures, ODC Colloidal Chitosan, Stand Thinning
  • Post Attack Treatments:
    Basal Trunk Application (Safari ®), Removal of Infested Trees

 

 

 


 

 

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Bifen XTS 25.1% Bifenthrin Insecticide, Control Solutions

Bifen XTS Bifenthrin insecticide provides long lasting protection against Mountain Pine and other Bark Beetles.

Active Ingredients: Bifenthrin 25.1%
Insecticide Mode of Action: 3A
Insecticide Class: Pyrethroids
EPA Signal Word: WARNING / AVISO
Application Rate Range: (see label)
Container Size(s): 1 Qt., 1 Gal.

State Registrations Not for Sale to: VT


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SPLAT Verb Verbenone, ISCA Technologies

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.


Perishable Product ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, returns, or exchanges. This product is perishable.


State Registrations Not for Sale to: VT


From $119.95

Verbenone Pine Beetle Repellent Bubble Cap, Synergy Semiochemicals

Synergy Shield Pine Beetle Repellent Verbenone Bubble Cap, for Mountain Pine, Southern Pine, Western Pine and other Bark Beetles

Active Ingredients: Verbenone, 4,6,6-trimethyl-bicyclo(3.1.1) hept-3-en-2-one 94.0%
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCION
Application Rate Range: 2 to 6 /tree, 120/acre
Container Size(s): Sold in Multiples of 10 pcs.


State Registrations Not for Sale to: CA, VT


Perishable Product ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, returns, or exchanges. This product is perishable.

From $3.10

Verbenone Pouch Synergy Shield Beetle Repellent, Synergy Semiochemicals

Synergy Shield Pine Beetle Repellent Verbenone Pouch, for Mountain Pine, Southern Pine, Western Pine and other Bark Beetles

Active Ingredients: Verbenone, 4,6,6-trimethyl-bicyclo(3.1.1) hept-3-en-2-one
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCION
EPA Registration Number: 90515-2
Application Rate Range: 1 or 2 /tree, 20 - 60 /acre
Container Size(s): Sold in Multiples of 10 pcs.


State Registrations Not for Sale to: CA, VT


Perishable Product ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, returns, or exchanges. This product is perishable.

From $8.80

Astro Termiticide Insecticide, FMC

Astro Permethrin 36.8% Termiticide and Insecticide provides effective broad label control of over 100 insects.

Active Ingredients: Permethrin 36.8%
Insecticide Mode of Action: 3A
Insecticide Class:
Pyrethroids
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCION
Application Rate Range: (see label)
Container Size(s): 1 Gal.

Product Suggestion   We recommend the use of a spray adjuvant that helps break down waxy cuticle on leaf surfaces like Cide-Kick II with this product.



State Registrations Not for Sale to: VT


From $95.95

Tengard SFR Termiticide Insecticide, UPI

Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide for effective broad label control of over 100 insects.

Active Ingredients: Permethrin 36.8%
Insecticide Mode of Action Group: 3A
Insecticide Class:
Pyrethroids
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCION
EPA Registration Number: 70506-6
Application Rate Range: (see label)
Container Size(s): 1 Qt., 1.25 Gal., 55 Gal.

State Registrations Not for Sale to: VT


From $30.45

BaseLine Insecticide, FMC

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: Pyrethroids
EPA Signal Word: WARNING / AVISO
Application Rate Range: (see label)
Container Size(s): 1 Gal.

State Registrations Not for Sale to: VT


From $195.95

Sevin SL Carbaryl Insecticide, Bayer

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: Carbamates
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCION
Application Rate Range: (see label)
Container Size(s): 2.5 Gal.

State Registrations Not for Sale to: VT


Sevin XLR Plus Insecticide, Bayer

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: Carbamates
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCION
EPA Registration Number: 61842-37
Application Rate Range: (see label)
Container Size(s): 2.5 Gal.

State Registrations Not for Sale to: VT


From $189.95

Carbaryl 4L Insecticide (Sevin SL), Drexel

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: Carbamates
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION / PRECAUCION
Application Rate Range: (see label)
Container Size(s): 2.5 Gal.

State Registrations Not for Sale to: VT


From $193.95

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