The control of WPBR is not the only important consideration when managing a white pine forest, or even an individual tree in your yard. There are other damaging diseases and insects, too. The animals that rely on pines can sometimes cause damage, but that can be controlled. Even air pollution needs to be thought about because that can cause harm to our pine trees.
Air pollution weakens white pine trees.
They are left more susceptible to disease and attacking insects, and are unable to compete with other vegetation. Many diseases and insects attack white pine, but only few of these cause significant damage. White pine weevil is probably the most significant insect. This stunts growth and causes more branching, which is unfavorable for logging purposes. There are two management solutions to the weevils.