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Expert: Jim Hyland - 6/26/2009


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Do bagworms kill evergreen

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If they completely defoliate a conifer and do this a couple if years in a row they can kill a conifer. usually they will cause die back for feeding. The bags should be either hand picked and destroyed or the foliage should be sprayed with an insecticide like Orthene.

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Jim Hyland

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I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.

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34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.

BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology
Registered Forester
Certified Pesticide Appicator

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