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Jim Emery
Are your oak trees healthy? Or are they infested with an invasive insect?
Important information on the GSOB Infestation that has been found in Wrightwood. "GSOB" is an acronym for the Gold Spotted Oak Borer, an invasive insect that can easily kill your oak trees.
Over the last few years, there have been multiple locations in the community of Wrightwood that have been identified with multiple trees killed. It also appears that the infestation could be spreading through the community and potentially in to the forest.
Often you would have no idea that the insect is present or killing your trees unless you had the information to inspect your trees and look for the signs that indicate an infestation or potential infestation. By the time your trees show signs of poor health or mortality it most often too late to do anything but have them removed.
Removal of the trees can be costly and properly dealing with the disposal of the related wood, slash and debris is crucial to help slow the spread.
More information can be found on the Wrightwood Fire Safe Council website.
https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/
