Damaging Pest On The Rise In Louisiana Pines

By Johnny Morgan

LSU AgCenter

Stress for trees can be a lot like stress in humans — too much is never a good thing.

Pines, the main tree species in Louisiana forests, are susceptible to several biotic and abiotic stresses, said Raj Singh, LSU AgCenter plant doctor.

Singh said the infestation Is widespread, and he has received calls from Lafayette, New Orleans, Gonzales and Destrehan.

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