Southern pine beetle devastating Alabama forests, highest number spotted in 23 years

The worst infestations are located within and around Bankhead National Forest and the Oakmulgee District of the Talladega National Forest.

Are you a forest landowner with a SPB spot near you? Visit the SPB Location Map which is continuously updated to find out.

If your property is on this map or near an SPB spot, you can begin treating the spots. Both the SPB map and beetle control information can be viewed on the AFC’s website at

“Alabama’s timber industry is a driver of our economy, and these pine beetles can pose a real threat. Landowners should take care to identify these beetles to protect their own harvest, as well as to help prevent the spread to other timber. The Alabama Forestry Commission is working hard to locate the beetle spots and notify landowners of the potential problem.”