An inhibitor-based suppression tactic for southern pine beetle
PI(s): Salom, Scott M
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Website: Verbenone Suppression Tactic for the Southern Pine Beetle
Abstract: During the 1980's and 1990's we were part of a team responsible for developing a suppression tactic based on the southern pine beetle produced inhibitor-pheromone, verbenone. The tactic was approved by EPA in 1999, but is still not operational or commercially available.
Description:
The elution device proved inadequate for commerical and operational use. Funding slowed and the private licensee of the tactic did not follow-up successfully with the development of a new elution device. Recent efforts by other scientists to revive this work and develop new elution devices may get this tactic back on track toward being a managment option for forestry professionals responsible for managing southern pine beetle activity.
Commodities: Conifers
Resources:
Disciplines: Behavior, Forest Systems, Integrated Pest Management
Audiences: Graduate Students, Homeowners, Producers, Undergraduates
