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By Vanessa Richins, About.com Guide to Trees and Shrubs

Getting Rid of Beetles

Sunday April 20, 2008

Spring is finally here for most areas. The snow is melting away. Bare branches are starting to burst with leaves and flowers. The sweet music of birds singing fills the air.

Unfortunately, it also means that it's about time for beetles to start attacking trees and shrubs again. These pesky creatures bore in and destroy the plant's nutrient system, weakening the entire tree or shrub. They are very hard to control, but here are some ways to get rid of beetles.

Bark beetle burrows - Photo © Flickr user Vik Nanda

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