Pest Control

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Information on Specific Pests

Information includes links to fact sheets and photographs. This information was developed in western North Carolina.

Balsam Twig Aphid
Balsam Woolly Adelgid
Scales – including Elongate Hemlock Scale and Cryptomeria Scale
Spruce Spider Mite
Hemlock Rust Mite
Grubs and Other Root Feeding Insects – including white grubs, black vine weevils and root aphids
Cinara Aphids and Other Post Harvest Pests
Rosette Bud Mites
Phytophthora root rot
Minor pests – including insects and diseases
Spotted lanternfly – found in Forsyth County in 2022; growers need to know about it
Christmas Tree Pest Predators
Organic Pest Control in Fraser Fir Christmas Trees

Scouting Resources

Fraser Fir Scouting Manual – information on how to scout for all pests including pdf manual version

Scouting Videos (links to videos on YouTube):

Integrated Pest Management

- What is an IPM Farm?
  - Fraser Fir IPM
    - - Introduction
      - The Foundation of Pest Control — Cultural Practices
      - Scouting — The Steering Wheel
      - Insecticides — Just One Tool in the Pest Control Tool Box
      - Control Based on Time in Rotation — since not every pest is a problem at every age.
      - Control Based on Pest
        
        Focus on Aphid Control
        
        Focus on Mite Control
        
        Focus on Balsam Woolly Adelgid
        
        Focus on Scale Control
        
        Focus on Rosette Bud Mite
      - Control Based on Treatment Window — what you can control at certain times of year. Includes:
        
        Winter: December through February
        
        March: The Time for Oil
        
        Spring: April through Bud Break
        
        Shoot Elongation: mid-May through June
        
        Summer: July through Early September
        
        Fall: September through November
    Pesticides
    - Pesticides Labeled for Use in North Carolina Christmas Trees
    - Pesticide record keeping forms
      - Form for WPS and Restricted Use Applications – NCDA&CS
      - USDA Recordkeeping Manual for Private Pesticide Applicators (Blue Book) – Form 1 & Form 2 – both forms required for complete records
    - Sprayer Calibration
      - Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer for Chemical Mowing Fact Sheet – CropLife Foundation & NCCTA
      - Backpack Calibration Worksheet
      - Mistblower Calibration Worksheet
      - Video – Calibrating a High Pressure Sprayer
    - Pesticide Safety
    - Pesticide Application Specific to Christmas Trees

General Pesticide Information

- - - - North Carolina Agricultural Chemical Manual
      - IRAC Mode of Action Classification– Information on chemical families and reducing the risk of developing resistance
      - Pesticide Environmental Stewardship

Christmas Tree Pest Control from Other States

Pest Control Disclaimer

- - The information and recommendations on this site are for educational purposes only. The treatment information provided on this site adds to and does not replace the relationship that exists between you and your county extension agent or your own field experience.
  - Recommendations have been developed for western North Carolina and will not necessarily apply to other areas of the country.
  - Implementation of recommendations generated on this web site does not guarantee successful pest control nor is the North Carolina Cooperative Extension liable for pest control results or subsequent tree quality.
  - Recommendations for the use of chemicals are included in this publication as a convenience to the reader. The use of brand names and any mention of commercial products or services in this publication does not imply endorsement by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Individuals who use chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain current information about usage and examine a current product label before applying any chemical. For assistance, contact an agent of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension center in your county.

Christmas Trees