Bark Beetle Battle Continues
New action to protect against impacts of bark beetle tree pest. Woodland managers, landowners and the forestry industry are encouraged to remain vigilant as the Forestry Commission today (Wednesday 5…
Oak processionary moth – warning issued ahead of new hatching season.
Public and construction trade vigilance needed as greatest risk period for oak processionary moth (OPM) begins. Caterpillars can strip oak trees of foliage and weaken their health The public are…
Spruce trees at their highest risk from beetle attack in June
The spruce bark beetle’s sibling broods are often established in June when the spruce has the poorest defensive capacity against attack. Researcher Petter Öhrn has studied bark beetles for several…
Volunteers wanted in nationwide monitoring project for Ips typographus
A new national monitoring project aims to help prevent the potential spread of a serious pest affecting spruce trees – the larger eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus). The…