Short-term pest management tackles the problem of existing pest problems. Each tree species grows best under specific soil and landscape conditions. Furthermore, some sites provide an ideal environment for specific pests. Don't plant susceptible pine species on these sites. Promote early crown closure by planting 800 or more trees per acre and protecting seedlings from weed competition and rodent damage.
Closed stands are far less susceptible to many pests than open stands.
Thin and harvest wisely. Maintaining a proper stocking level is important health care for your trees. And healthy trees are more resistant to pests than weak trees. Accept pest damage if you don't expect it to exceed this threshold level. Physically remove the pest.