Mountain Pine Beetles

Are Mountain Pine Beetles killing forests near you?

If so, you're not alone!

http://www.beetles.mt.gov

(406) 542-4300

As the mountain pine beetle epidemic churns its way across Montana, many local, state and federal agencies, organizations, businesses and private forest consultants are getting calls from concerned landowners and visitors, asking why trees are turning red and if anything can be done to minimize the beetles' impacts.

Expecting Montana's mountain pine beetle epidemic to last at least another 2 - 4 years, a group of agencies is partnering to ensure those who receive calls or questions -- or the folks with questions -- about beetle activity and related forest health concerns are aware of and have access to consistent and accurate information.

Cooperatively developed, www.beetles.mt.gov contains a collection of high quality, practical and proven beetle-related science and management recommendations. It's available for you -- and for those who call you seeking information and advice.

Visit and direct callers to our website to learn about:

• Preventive actions to minimize impacts of mountain pine beetles prior to their arrival in a forested stand.

• Techniques to evaluate the presence or extent of a beetle infestation in your local forests.

• Actions to take if beetles are already present, including disposal of infested trees, to minimize their spread and further destruction.

Our interagency mountain pine beetle website contains easily accessible information for you, materials you can print and provide to your local callers, and contact information for pest management specialists throughout Montana.

The http://www.beetles.mt.gov web site is partnered with the Forestry Division Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the following Partnered Agencies:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Department of Interior (USDI) and State Agencies that partnered to provide you with this information are equal opportunity providers and employers.

USDA Forest Service - Northern Region
Last Modified: Tuesday, 01 September 2009 at 10:56:59 EDT