frodo
ArboristSite Operative
a lady called me and said there were borers attacking her blu spru tree. she said she applied pesticide last year but they were back this year. does anyone have any input on what to do?
blue spruce boreing insect
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frodo
ArboristSite Operative
do i need to post more info? are there general rules concerning borers. she sais she can see sawdust coming from the hole
frodo
ArboristSite Operative
oh all knowing treeseer where are you when i need you 
sheesh. tell her to dig out the bug and send it to your state pest clinic. or better yet have her pay you to do that, plus take pics of the tree and the bugs if you can git em.
your tax$ goes to purdue; use it!
your tax$ goes to purdue; use it!
Arbor John
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The most common borer on Blue Spuce is the IPS beetle. The classic symptom is the top will die off first. It is fairly easy to prevent infestation but once the tree is attacked, it is difficult to save the tree.
