Elm Beetles in Colorado: Understanding and Managing Infestations
Identifying Elm Beetles: Key Characteristics
Elm beetles are indigenous to Colorado. You’ve almost certainly seen one before and if you’ve seen a single one, you’ve seen hundreds. Every adult elm beetle is 6 to 8 millimeters in length and they come in a variety of yellow to green shades. Elm beetles have a darker spot on their heads, between their two eyes, which is sometimes mistaken for a third eye. Elm beetles are herbivores and eat nothing but leaves and shrubbery, from larva to full grown beetle. Unfortunately, in the western hemisphere, there are no real natural enemies for the elm beetle, which is why their population can become a nuisance to humans.
Are Elm Beetles a Threat to Your Property?
Elm beetles are not especially dangerous. Throughout most of the year, the largest concern you should have is for the health of the trees around your property. Elm trees, in particular, can become skeletonized by invading beetles, leading to weak spots in the tree's infrastructure. Heavy gusts of wind can cause skeletonized trees to lose branches or topple completely. In winter months, elm beetles try to seek warmth wherever they can. This can include your home. Be sure to keep a lookout for these nuisance beetles. Heavy infestations resulting in an abundance of fecal matter and dead or decaying beetles may pose a health concern to both humans and pets.
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