The scent of a freshly cut Christmas tree does have a wonderful way of getting us in the festive spirit. Our home is filled with the delicious, energizing, and woodsy aroma of a freshly cut Christmas tree. But it may also bring unwanted guests like mosquitoes! The majority of insects that are seen in Christmas trees are not harmful to people, but they can still be an annoyance.
A LIST OF USUALLY FOUND INSECTS TO SEARCH FOR CAN BE FOUND BELOW:
- Search for black and red flecks to identify spiders and mites. commonly found on spruce, Douglas fir, white pine, and Fraser fir trees.
- Aphids: Look for tiny flecks of white (adults are under 1/4 inch long), black, brown, gray, yellow, pale green, and even pink. typically found in evergreen, balsam, and white fir trees.
- Look for dense, woolly-appearing white flecks to identify adelgids. On Douglas fir, pine, and spruce, it is frequently observed.
- Search the needle pines for brown cocoons if you’re a sawfly. widely prevalent on pine trees
- Look for white spots on pine branches and needles to identify the pine needle scale. on pines, spruces, white fir, Douglas fir, and cedar, among other trees.
- Bark beetles: Look for dark brown flecks that have burrowed into the tree trunk.
- Praying Mantises: Look for a huge, light-brown cocoon, since one egg sac can hatch up to 400 small mantids.
ACTIONS TO TAKE TO AVOID CHRISTMAS TREE INSECTS
- Shake. The majority of stores have a device that shakes the tree mechanically after purchase. If your merchant does not have a tree shaker, we advise shaking your tree vigorously both before loading it into your car and once more before taking it inside to inspect.
- Look for insects or their eggs by shining a flashlight into the tree’s trunk and underside of branches.
- Leave the tree in the garage for a few days before taking it inside, and if you notice anything that concerns you, we suggest cleaning it out and emptying the vacuum outdoors.
WHAT HAPPENS IF INSECTS ARE FOUND AFTER YOU BRING THE TREE INSIDE?
Don’t worry, insects seen in living trees just live in the trees and frequently do not rely on the tree for their existence. Furthermore, because they are non-invasive species, your house won’t be harmed by these insects. Give us a call if you need assistance or if you find that these insects are challenging to get rid of.