Southern Pine Beetle
The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) is a native insect that ordinarily attacks stressed and dying pines. Under certain environmental conditions, however, SPB outbreaks can occur, during which vast acreages of pines in both forests and residential landscapes are mass-attacked and killed. Florida has experienced devastating SPB outbreaks in the recent past. You can help prevent SPB outbreaks and damage by managing your pines so they are vigorous and resistant to attack. See the resources linked below to learn more about SPB and its management: Also, be sure to see the Pine Bark Beetles of Florida page for information about other bark beetles that commonly attack pines in this state.
General Information
- Introduction: Southern Pine Beetle
- SPB Assistance and Prevention Program
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The Southern Pine Beetle
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- Manage Your Forest to Prevent Southern Pine Beetle Damage
Southern Pine Beetle Activity
Useful Links
General
- SPB Library, Handbook, Images (Univ. Ga.)
- SPB Featured Creature Site (Univ. Fl.)
Identification
- Pine Bark Beetles in FL (Univ. Fl.)
- Identification and Biology of SPB (Univ. Ga., USDA)
Prevention
- Manage Your Forest To Prevent SPB Damage
- Reducing Future Outbreaks of SPB in Florida (Univ. Fl.)
- Silviculture can Reduce Losses from SPB (Univ. Ga., USDA)
- Thinning and SPB[ ] (Univ. Ga., USDA)
Control
- Direct Control Methods for the SPB (Univ. Ga., USDA)
- Setting Control Priorities for SPB Spots (Univ. Ga., USDA)
- Southern Pine Beetle Biological Control (Univ. Ga., USDA)
