MPB- Treatment Calendar

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
Lifestage
LarvalX
Pupa
Adult
Egg
Treatment Options - Live trees that are currently infested
DebarkUse a draw knife or a device similar to a Log Wizard tm
SolarCut logs to 4-6 foot lengths.  
Lay out one layer deep in the sunniest part of the property
Rotate logs 1/3 rotation every month
Solar with PlasticCut logs to 4-6 foot lengths.  
Lay out one layer deep in the sunniest part of the property
Cover with CLEAR plastic tarps at least 6 mm thick.  
Dig trench around edge of group of logs and bury the edge of the tarp with soil.
Prevention
Forest Health
  • Maintain the health of the site by encouraging healthy stands of trees. Thinning the forest helps trees to be more robust and more likely to withstand infestation.
  • Having a forest with varied species and varied age classes also makes it more resilient.