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I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.
Experience in the area
29 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.
BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology
Registered Forester
Certified Pesticide Appicator
Expert in Forestry and insect and dieases of trees.
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Recent Answers from Jim Hyland
2009-09-29 answer on 8/5/2007 pertaining to "Pests -- Massive-huge Spider webs in trees":
What they said was " what looked like netting wrapped around the tips of tree branches" They did not say there were spiders in the "web' This description fits the Fall Webworm. Another web type that seems
2009-09-22 Croatian Almond Bark Beetle:
Based on the biology of scolytus amygdali I do not think that is what you have. They feed on trees and under the bark. And do not infest other objects like the stuffed animals or the tea. You need to ID
2009-09-22 smallest ant:
There are several small ants. Thief ants are tiny ants less than 1/16inch (1.3 to 1.8 mm) in length, probably the smallest ants found infesting structures. The workers are light brown or yellow in color
2009-09-18 Bugs:
Adult boxelder bugs will enter structures in the fall, seeking winter shelter. They seek shelter in protected places such as houses and other buildings, cracks or crevices in walls, doors, under windows
2009-09-18 Devil Hickory Horned Worm:
The hickory horned devil is the largest caterpillar in the United States. Although it has a ferocious appearance, the hickory horned devil is harmless. This insect starts as a tiny caterpillar after hatching
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