Pine Beetles Infest SW Wyoming, Northern CO CHEYENNE, WY (wpr) - Mountain pine beetles are chewing through more trees in Southeast Wyoming.

Dennis Hemmer is a tree specialist in Cheyenne. He says reports of the insects within city limits were common last year, and the infestations are now getting worse: "This year we have seen it pretty much throughout Laramie County. I believe what's happening is that people don't notice it, or don't have the wherewithal to deal with it. And consequently the beetles are flying from those trees and infesting other trees."

Forestry experts say the bugs are infiltrating cities throughout the region, including many areas in Northern Colorado. Hemmer says once a tree is infected it has to be destroyed stop the beetles from spreading. © Copyright 2009, wpr