Shothole Borer

Authors

Ryan S. Davis, Utah State University
Michael Caron, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

11-1-2013

Abstract

Shothole borers (Fig. 1) are bark beetles that may attack stressed or injured trees. They have a wide host range, including all fruit trees grown in Utah, quince, loquat, serviceberry, wild cherry, chokecherry, mountain ash, hawthorn and elm. In Utah, apple, cherry, pear, and hawthorn are preferred hosts.

Recommended Citation

Davis, Ryan S. and Caron, Michael, "Shothole Borer" (2013). All Current Publications. Paper 949.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/949