[ft-l] Pine Bark Beetle

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In a message dated 11/1/2001 4:16:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Bluetrail@aol.com writes:

> Can someone tell me what the method/procedure is for eradicating pine bark 
> beetles?

In a recent newspaper article, it stated that the trees are left on the 
ground so the beetles can be exposed to higher temperatures that will kill 
them.  I understand this to a point, but wonder how the beetles in the shade 
on the underside of the tree get cooked.

Happy trails,

Solar Bear