Entomology Research

Project Title:  Development of a sustainable integrated management program for ambrosia beetles as pests of woody ornamental

Investigator(s):   Peter B. Schultz , C. Ranger (USDA), M. Redding (USDA), J. Oliver (TSU)

Project Summary:

A technique has been developed that rapidly induces attacks of woody ornamentals by ambrosia beetles.  This is being exploited to develop a trap tree strategy for detecting and managing these wood-boring pests.  The technique is additionally being utilized to induce attacks to trees treated with conventional and reduced risk insecticides and repellents.

(photo courtesy J.R. Baker & S.B. Bambara)