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Scientist expects spruce beetle swarm in 2017

Oct. 20, 2016 - Forest companies in the Prince George, B.C., area should expect a swarm of spruce beetles to hit the area by next spring.

October 20, 2016  By  Maria Church


Entomologist Robert Hodgkinson said the warm spring this year allowed many of the beetles to mature early.

Hodgkison suggested proactive measures for licensees as part of a summit on spruce beetle management this week.

Read the full story by The Prince George Citizen

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