Crews to apply Beetle Pheromone Patches

Over the next few weeks the Town’s contract arborist will be placing MCH Beetle Block Pheromone Patches on trees located in and around the campground, on the side hill area of the Selkirk Connector trail system, along the Rotary Trail, Disc Golf Course, cemetery and Kinsmen Park.⁣
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The general area of the campground and Selkirk Connector trail system have been undergoing monitoring and treatment for fir bark beetle over the past few years using pheromone patches. ⁣
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This work is being completed as part of an effort to deter Douglas-fir bark beetles in highly active areas and protect from large-scale Douglas-fir tree mortality. Bark beetles emit a pheromone to communicate that a tree is full. The patches are installed prior to the annual beetle flight to provide a slow release of the naturally occurring pheromone to prevent beetles from choosing host trees in the area.