Are there bugs in my Christmas tree? Yes, there are around 25,000 different types of bugs living in a real tree. After all, these trees were living outside in nature, and bugs are highly prevalent within the wilderness. During the wintertime, these pests burrow into these trees and hibernate, but they come out of hibernation early when the tree is transplanted from the forest into your warm home. 

Types of Bugs Found Within Christmas Trees

The insects that you may encounter are springtails, bark lice, moths, mites and an occasional spider. However, you don’t have to worry that these newly awakened pests will infest your home because these bugs tend to remain within the tree. Because they don’t have anything to eat, tree insects tend to perish where they are without seeking other food sources within your home. 

Can These Bugs Do Any Damage? 

The bugs that can be found on a Christmas tree do not pose a threat to your furniture because they are not wandering through your house. Generally, they will not hurt the people within the home unless there is a member of your family who is particularly sensitive to mites. In that case, there may be an extreme allergic reaction. 

Contact a Professional 

Although your tree may not be the cause, there can still be a pest problem within your home, and this would be highly inconvenient right before the holidays. The answer is to have a professional exterminator eliminate these bugs as soon as possible. Doing this on your own with the chemicals that can be found at your local store will be ineffective and frustrating, so take advantage of the expertise that a pest control company can offer you.