ambrosia beetle

[Phisherman]

I've always wanted a red Crepe Myrtle tree/shrub. But, now I'm seeing evidence of the ambrosia beetle attacking crepe myrtles on my neighbor's property and the city park. There is what looks like sawdust pieces on the lower trunk. What can be done about this? Are there varieties of crepe myrtle resistant to the ambrosia beetle? I'm in e.TN.

[symplastless]

One major problem with that species of plant is improper pruning. People who do not understand pruning targets often hurt the trees and claim to be pollarding. Pollarding done correctly is very good form. Done incorrectly causes many problems. The beetles may well just be secondary agents. can you post some pictures of your plants to a web site?

Many tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case Sensitive.

Troubles in the Rhizosphere

Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting up "Tree Planting" Mulching - Look up "Mulch"

Improper Pruning

Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry) Farming and Related Problems John A. Keslick, Jr. Arborist Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology. Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss.

[Eggs Zachtly]

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