Small Exit Holes in the Bark

Tiny, round holes in the bark often indicate beetles have completed their life cycle and emerged.

These holes may look like:

• Pin-size dots in clusters
• Evenly spaced holes in patches
• Small “shotgun pattern” marks

Exit holes often confirm the tree is far into decline.

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