Pine Bark Beetles
Pitch tubes and/or boring dust on bark
About Pine Bark Beetles
Tiny but destructive, pine bark beetles bore into tree bark, leaving behind pitch tubes—small, resinous masses—and boring dust at the base of infested areas. These pests primarily attack pine species, disrupting nutrient flow and often causing tree decline or death. Homeowners in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia and Franklin, should monitor their pines closely and consider professional treatment to protect valuable landscape trees.
Pine Bark Beetles (Pitch tubes and/or boring dust on bark) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Pine Bark Beetles regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Pine Bark Beetles
- Scientific Name
- Pitch tubes and/or boring dust on bark
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
