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General Forestry => Sawmills and Milling => Topic started by: trimguy on September 13, 2023, 09:05:04 PM

Title: Ambrosia beetles ?
Post by: trimguy on September 13, 2023, 09:05:04 PM
 
 
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I had these cut about a week ago.  
They are recent blow downs and are red oak. Is this from ambrosia beetles ? .......
If so, do you think the sawyer planted them to make sure I come back and pay for some kiln time ?
😂😂😂
Title: Re: Ambrosia beetles ?
Post by: caveman on September 13, 2023, 09:15:21 PM
The ambrosia beetles will leave as the wood dries.  They feed on fungus that they vector into the wood.  The fungus feeds on sugars in the wood.  
Title: Re: Ambrosia beetles ?
Post by: Magicman on September 13, 2023, 09:29:35 PM
They are not a problem other than the little exit holes.
Title: Re: Ambrosia beetles ?
Post by: trimguy on September 14, 2023, 12:40:26 PM
Thank you.