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The Pine Pest Management Calendar gives approximate dates for pest emergence.
Legend
* Degree of importance of pest: I = Important pest, high probability of occurrence; II = Treat as needed; III = Occasional pest, treat when detected.
** Number of applications needed for most effective control. It is usually best to wait 10 to 14 days between applications in cool weather and 7 to 10 days between applications in warm weather.
P = Prune out infested stem; S = Spray application.
Other Resources
- An Identification Tool for Bark Beetles of the Southeastern United States. Baker, J. R. et al. 2010 (modified). Lucid Key. NC State University.
- Aphids on Ornamental Landscape Plants. Frank, S. 2009. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Armored Scale Identification and Management on Ornamental Plants. Frank, S. 2010. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Black Turpentine Beetle. Frank, S. et al. 2003. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Caterpillars That Feed on Trees and Shrubs. Frank, S. and S. Bambara. 2009. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Introduced Pine Sawfly. Baker, J. R. 2015. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Nantucket Pine Tip Moth. Baker, J. R. 2017. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Pine Bark Adelgid. Frank, S. and J. R. Baker. 2013. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- Pine Needle Scale. Frank, S. and J. R. Baker. 2013. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Pine Spittlebug. Baker, J. R. 2016. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Redheaded Pine Sawfly. Baker, J. R. 2013. PDIC Factsheets, NC State Extension Publications.
- Southern Pine Beetle. Frank, S. et al. 2016. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- White Pine Weevil. Frank, S. et al. 1997. Entomology Insect Notes, NC State Extension Publications.
- NC State Extension Plant Pathology Publications
- NC State Extension Horticultural Science Publications
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
For assistance with a specific problem, contact your local Cooperative Extension center.
This Insect Note has not been peeer reviewed.
Publication date: Jan. 30, 2019
Revised: Oct. 10, 2019
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