FRASER FIR PEST CONTROL PORTAL
Links to Christmas Tree Notes and Photographs of Individual Pests
| PEST | ABBREVIATION | INFORMATION LINK | IMAGE GALLARY LINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosette Bud Mite | RBM | CTN 018a: Rosette Bud Mite on Fraser Fir | Images of RBM |
| Elongate Hemlock Scale | EHS | CTN 037: Elongate Hemlock Scale | Images of EHS |
| Balsam Woolly Adelgid | BWA | CTA 020: Balsam Woolly Adelgid | Images of BWA |
| Balsam Twig Aphid | BTA | CTN 019: Balsam Twig Aphid on Fraser Fir | Images of BTA |
| Spruce Spider Mite | SSM | CTN 029: Spruce Spider Mite in Fraser Fir | Images of SSM |
| Hemlock Rust Mite | HRM | CTN 034: Rust Mites on Christmas Trees | Images of HRM |
| Cinara Aphid | None | Cinara Aphids on Christmas Trees in North Carolina | Images of Cinara aphids |
Fraser Fir Pest Control Portal Informational Pages:
- The Foundation of Pest Control — Cultural Practices
- Scouting — The Steering Wheel
- Insecticides — Just One Tool in the Pest Control Tool Box
- Control Based on Time in Rotation — since not every pest is a problem at every age.
- Control Based on Treatment Window — what pests you can control at different times of year.
- Control Based on Highest Priority Pest — an aid in controlling multiple pests while controlling the most important ones.
- Important Insecticide Application Considerations — includes information on sprayers, labels, application tips, weather considerations, and protecting pollinators.
- Organic Fraser Fir Pest Control
Fraser Fir Pest Control Portal Disclaimer:
Pest Control Disclaimer
- The information and recommendations on this site are for educational purposes only. The treatment information provided on this site adds to and does not replace the relationship that exists between you and your county extension agent or your own field experience.
- Recommendations have been developed for western North Carolina and will not necessarily apply to other areas of the country.
- Implementation of recommendations generated on this web site does not guarantee successful pest control nor is the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service liable for pest control results or subsequent tree quality.
- Recommendations for the use of chemicals are included in this publication as a convenience to the reader. The use of brand names and any mention of commercial products or services in this publication does not imply endorsement by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Individuals who use chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain current information about usage and examine a current product label before applying any chemical. For assistance, contact an agent of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in your county.
Funding for the development of the Fraser Fir Pest Control Portal was provided
in part by the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association.

