Insects & Diseases

Insects and diseases are natural components of the southern pine ecosystem. Their ecological purpose is to recycle the energy and nutrients of the stand. Some of these insects and diseases become pests when they inhibit pine regeneration and growth. These problems must be detected early if they are to be treated with success. The economic losses can be very high if these problems are not managed.

See these UF-IFAS Web pages and publications for more information.

Insects

• Tree Insects of Florida
• Insect Management in Commercial Forest Trees: Pines and Cypress 
• Southern Pine Beetle in Florida
• Insect Management in Forest Tree Nurseries and Young Trees: Pines and Cedars

Diseases

• Fusiform Rust Disease of Southern Pines: Biology, Ecology and Management