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Pine tree beatles #942701

Asked August 17, 2026, 4:18 PM EDT

Our neighbor's pine trees are dying and I'd like to know how to prevent the bugs from getting onto my property. They think it's from pine bark beatles.

Iosco County Michigan

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Hello nancy6753,

Please read the information from this University of Minnesota Extension article: Managing pine bark beetle damage at the link below:

Managing pine bark beetle damage | UMN Extension

I hope this helps!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied August 17, 2026, 7:36 PM EDT

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Pine tree beatles #942701

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