How Do You Kill Wood Borers In Red Oak Trees?
Oak trees can be found around the world, spreading their wide branches to provide shade, acorns in the fall, and a foundation for climbing or hanging swings. However, these large trees can be attacked and defoliated by the smallest of creatures. One is the wood-boring beetle and its caterpillar, or worm, larvae. Signs of trouble on the oak include obvious damage to the rich red wood, decreased growth in the crown, and dead wood or branches. If you have beetles in your red oak tree, take some immediate steps. Spray your infected red oak tree with the pesticide as an immediate treatment. Pesticide will not kill any larvae that have burrowed into the tree, but it will kill any adult beetles and the larvae or caterpillars on the outside of the tree. Killing adults and any exposed larvae will disrupt the reproductive cycle of the beetles and discourage future generations of wood-boring worms. Use the pruning shears to remove any damaged limbs or foliage. Dead wood could be harboring additio
