Oklahoma Forestry Services monitors insect activity as related to forest health in the state. Current issues include:
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A recent concern is a pest which threatens ash trees in our state, the
Emerald Ash Borer. While not present in Oklahoma it has been found in a neighboring state and its expansion has been traced to firewood movement from infected areas.
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Southern Pine Beetle occurrrence in Oklahoma is monitored through trapping and aerial detection flight to determine its activity. Oklahoma presently has a low occurencee of Southern Pine Beetle.
For more information contact the OFS Forester near you.
For more information on Forest Insects:
Southeast Region Forest Health.
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