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pitch pine borer #662611
Asked July 10, 2020, 5:44 PM EDT
El Paso County Colorado
Expert Response
You have asked about pitch pine borer, are you referring to Pinyon Pitch Mass Borer, Dioryctria ponderosae? This borer attacks pinyons, ponderosas and other pines.
I have included 2 links which discuss management of this pest and also attached 2 pages from our CSU, 'Insects and Diseases of Woody Plants in Colorado' book.
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/pinyon-pine-diseases-and-insects-2-948/
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/insects-diseases/1456-pinon-pine-pitch-mass-borer/
Adult moths are active from late June-August, two thorough preventive bark sprays are recommended per season. Please see the documents for the recommended chemicals and descriptions.