I would say that the first real priority or objective with the controlled burn is really about returning that forest stand to a more natural...the rejuvenation of the forest and bringing it back to an equilibrium, in which you have a proper mixed forest with mixed-age stands. It's really about building the resilience of that forest, first and foremost. I'm not sure if it would succeed, as you suggest, as a way to deal with the insects that are there, at that moment.
On October 2nd, 2018. See this statement in context.