pine beetle management

Mountain Pine Beetle in Colorado

Reduce the beetle population in your area
Identify the currently infested beetle trees on your property Cut down and remove or treat beetle infested trees before the beetles fly in July Chip or scatter resulting brush

Preventive spray your favorite trees
Beetles hit pine trees over 5 to 6 inches in diameter Preventive spraying can be hired out at about $10 per tree, or applied by the homeowner for $2 to $3 per tree Contact Alpine Gardens for spraying supplies at (970)468-8189

Be a responsible steward of your land by managing your forest for future health

Alpine Gardens can help you with your management plan. We have been promoting forest health in Summit County since 1981

Contact: Jon Harrington, B.S. Urban Forestry, at (970)468-0890 or