August is the peak time of year to find aggressive wood-boring insects that lay their eggs beneath tree bark. Early detection can prevent pests from laying waste to forests and urban tree canopy. That’s why state agencies are asking residents to check their yards for harmful pests this month. The USDA has dubbed August national Tree Check Month and they’re asking people to take ten minutes to look for signs of trouble. “So people should be looking for tree damage, things like sudden die back or