Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
See these tiny inchworm-like protusions on the trunk of this redbud tree? They are actually frass pencils from ambrosia beetles, and it's not a good sign if you see them on your trees.
Ambrosia beetles don't directly kill trees, but they are warning you that your trees are suffocating. By the time the beetles show up, your trees are in serious respiratory distress. Mature trees can recover if soil conditions are fixed, but young, newly planted trees rarely survive. Waterlogged or compressed soils are the main culprits. We have treatments that can help reduce the impact of ambrosia beetles.
Have you seen this on your trees? Send us a message, and we can help figure out the next steps.
#AmbrosiaBeeetles #TreePests #TreeHealth #SoilHealth #LeafLimb #Treecologist #NorthCarolinaTrees #TreeCare
See these tiny inchworm-like protusions on the trunk of this redbud tree? They are actually frass pencils from ambrosia beetles, and it's not a good sign if you see them on your trees.
Ambrosia beetles don't directly kill trees, but they are warning you that your trees are suffocating. By the time the beetles show up, your trees are in serious respiratory distress. Mature trees can recover if soil conditions are fixed, but young, newly planted trees rarely survive. Waterlogged or compressed soils are the main culprits. We have treatments that can help reduce the impact of ambrosia beetles.
Have you seen this on your trees? Send us a message, and we can help figure out the next steps.
#AmbrosiaBeeetles #TreePests #TreeHealth #SoilHealth #LeafLimb #Treecologist #NorthCarolinaTrees #TreeCare
