
We know that it’s very common for arborists to recommend chipping wood on site and scattering the chips to retain the nutrients in the treatment area. However, if you are chipping pine, it’s important to not perform these procedures in the early spring through summer months as this may unintentionally attract bark beetles to the remaining pine trees on site. Best to do this in the late fall and winter months. Freshly cut pine releases volatiles that will attract bark beetles to the site. The beetles may not colonize the woodchips, but they will look for host trees nearby.

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