Question
Jim,
We are losing all our bay trees we believe due to the ambrosia beetle.  What can we do or spray to kill the beetles and/or save remaining trees?  Does Oynx spray work?
Thank You,
Sharon

Answer
Since this is a unusual and exotic insect and disease complex I would suggest that you contact the Florida Division of Forestry and have them confirm that this is laurel wilt--ambrosia beetle problem. It has not been detected in all the counties of Florida. I would suggest that you call Forest Pathologist (Diseases) Ed Barnard 352/ 372-3505 Ext. 130 [email protected]

He is a friend of mine and has an office in Gainesville and would be interested in your problem. You can tell him I sent you. Jim Hyland