Goldenspotted Oak Beetle Information
Southern California Citizen Scientist Tree Health Survey Form
A Field Guide to Insects and Diseases of California Oaks
Sierra Madre Patch Article
Wikipedia Post
From the website below:
“Goldspotted oak borer infestation is contributing to the on-going oak tree mortality occurring on federal, state, private, and Native American lands in San Diego County. Widespread oak mortality can have severe implications to the environment and human safety.
Due to the current and potential impacts, locally and statewide, multiple agencies and organizations are working together in the research, education and outreach efforts regarding this pest. As part of these efforts, this website has been created to provide the public information and resources.”
Get involved. The website provides a ton of information on all aspects of the GSOB including a means to get involved to help survey and document damage.
As of now there is no remedy for the beetle but when one comes if we’ve done our homework we’ll be in a much better position to help get rid of it.