Department of Natural Resources & Conservation

MPB Biology

• Life Cycle
• Affected species
• Damage
• Natural Controls
• Distribution in Montana 2009

Protecting Your Forest

• High hazard sites
• Forest Management Options
• Reducing Fire Risk
• Mountain Pine Beetles & Wildfire

Treating Infested Trees

• Disposal of infested trees

Preventing MPB Attacks

• Improving tree vigor
• Preventive Spraying (Insecticides)
• Verbenone

Educational Resources

• Brochures
• Papers
• For Teachers