There's nothing like the smell of evergreen needles to get you
in the holiday spirit. But when you bring a live or cut
Christmas tree indoors, some of the insects that call your
Christmas tree home might be joining you for the holiday season.
Here's what you need to know about Christmas tree insects. What
Damage Can Christmas Tree Insects Do In My Home? You really
don't need to worry about bringing any dangerous or destructive
pests inside with your Christmas tree. The hitchhiking insects
make their homes in coniferous forests. Your home isn't
appropriate habitat for these insects, and they aren't going to
move in for good. Lacking food and adequate humidity to survive,
most Christmas tree insects die soon after moving indoors.
Insects that Live in Christmas Trees: Coniferous trees attract a
variety of small insects that may only be visible in large
numbers. Aphids are common pests of evergreen trees, and the
warm conditions of your home may cause overwintering aphid eggs
to hatch. Some conifers host adelgids