Detecting and Controlling the Southern Pine Beetle

1982 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. C. Thatcher ◽  
G. N. Mason ◽  
G. D. Hertel ◽  
J. L. Searcy
Keyword(s):  
Pest Management ◽  
Dendroctonus Frontalis ◽  
Southern Pine Beetle ◽  
Direct Control ◽  
Southern Pine ◽  
Control Techniques ◽  
Pine Beetle ◽  
And Control ◽  
Detection Evaluation

Abstract This article summarizes four USDA agricultural handbooks dealing with detection, evaluation, suppression, and prevention of the southern pine beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann. Among topics covered are aerial location and evaluation of spots, techniques for assigning groundcheck and control priorities, and recommended direct-control techniques. Since the primary thrust of good pest management should be pest prevention by maintaining tree vigor, preventative silviculture guidelines are also presented.

scholarly journals Basis for Technology Transfer of Inhibitor-Based Suppression Tactics for the Southern Pine Beetle

1998 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
S.M. Salom ◽  
R.F. Billings ◽  
C.W. Berisford ◽  
S.R. Clarke ◽  
Q.C. McClellan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Basal Area ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Dendroctonus Frontalis ◽  
Southern Pine Beetle ◽  
Transfer Program ◽  
Southern Pine ◽  
Buffer Strip ◽  
Pine Beetle ◽  
And Control

Abstract Operational procedures for a new inhibitor-based suppression tactic for southern pine beetle (SPB) (Dendroctonus frontalis Zimm.) are nearly ready. A critical component for the acceptance and successful use of this tactic by foresters is a carefully designed technology transfer program. To achieve this goal we developed a questionnaire and sent it to foresters in the southern United States. The questionnaire was designed to develop a profile of foresters based on their experience with SPB, their goals for managing the pest, their knowledge of the insect's biology and control options, their interest in learning a new tactic, and the methods by which they prefer to be trained in the use of the tactic. Of the 3,426 questionnaires sent to foresters in 10 states, 1,028 were returned, 995 (29%) of which were used. Experience with SPB differed among states and appeared related to the frequency of SPB outbreaks. However, experience did not affect the level of knowledge foresters had of SPB biology and control. Among responding foresters, 73% correctly related crown color to brood development in trees, 91% knew that SPB uses semiochemicals as cues for aggregating on hosts, 97% and 79% knew that stands with high basal area and older trees, respectively, are more susceptible to SPB than stands with lower basal area and younger trees. Ninety percent picked a buffer strip width that is roughly equivalent to the width presently recommended for use in direct suppression tactics. Less success was reported for differentiating between Ips and SPB infestations. Methods used for evaluating infestations favored revisiting sites and counting the number of green infested trees. Few foresters examined brood galleries, a method we believe is best. Although foresters tend to prefer 100% suppression after one treatment as a minimum acceptable level, most were willing to accept a lower level suppression effectiveness. Most respondents (92%) said they would like to learn about the inhibitor-based suppression tactic and would recommend its use if the tactic was shown to work and be cost effective. The preferred choice for learning the new tactic would be to combine an in-class workshop with field activities. Use of videos as a teaching and review tool also would be well received. South. J. Appl. For. 22(1):24-34.

scholarly journals The Southern Pine Beetle Dendroctonus frontalis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Demian F. Gomez ◽  
Jiri Hulcr
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Dendroctonus Frontalis ◽  
Southern Pine Beetle ◽  
Southern United States ◽  
Southern Pine ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Pine Beetle ◽  
And Control

The southern pine beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann, is the most destructive insect pest of pine in the southern United States. This 8-page fact sheet written by Demian F. Gomez and Jiri Hulcr and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology describes the beetle and includes advice on how to monitor for them and strategies for their prevention and control. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in333

scholarly journals Effects of Subzero Fahrenheit Temperatures on Southern Pine Beetle Populations in the Southern Appalachians

1980 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iral Ragenovich
Keyword(s):  
Dendroctonus Frontalis ◽  
Southern Pine Beetle ◽  
Southern Appalachians ◽  
Southern Pine ◽  
Pine Beetle ◽  
Winter Temperatures

Abstract Several areas throughout the southern Appalachians were sampled to determine the extent of southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmerman) brood mortality following a winter with subzero (F°) temperatures. Although 95-percent brood mortality may occur, results suggest that low winter temperatures may not be the sole reason for the decline of a southern pine beetle outbreak.

SPBCMP—A Program to Assess the Likelihood of Major Changes in the Distribution of the Southern Pine Beetle

1986 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick J. Michaels ◽  
David E. Sappington ◽  
Philip J. Stenger
Keyword(s):  
Computing System ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Dendroctonus Frontalis ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Southern Pine Beetle ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
Southern Pine ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Quarter Century ◽  
Pine Beetle

Abstract A statistical model has been developed that relates percentage change in the large area coverage of southern pine beetle outbreaks (Dendroctonus frontalis Zimm.) to temperature and moisture status indices. It is applicable over the entire range of epidemic outbreaks during the last quarter-century. The interactive computer program, SPBCMP, can be used to assess the likelihood of major changes in coverage several months prior to the period of maximum activity. SPBCMP requires only location and four easily accessed climatic parameters. Climatic data for these driving variables can be supplied by the user obtained from a file maintained on the University of Virginia Academic Computing System. The program instructs the user on how to access that data. An additional feature of SPBCMP is that it allows for sensitivity analyses based on weather scenarios for upcoming months. South. J. Appl. For. 10:158-61, Aug. 1986.

CARBOHYDRATES OF INNER BARK OF PINUS TAEDA AS AFFECTED BY DENDROCTONUS FRONTALIS AND ASSOCIATED MICROORGANISMS

1969 ◽  
Vol 101 (5) ◽  
pp. 489-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley J. Barras ◽  
John D. Hodges
Keyword(s):  
Pinus Taeda ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Reducing Sugar ◽  
Dendroctonus Frontalis ◽  
Southern Pine Beetle ◽  
Southern Pine ◽  
Inner Bark ◽  
Pine Beetle

AbstractGlucose, fructose, and sucrose were the only sugars detected in inner bark treated with a southern pine beetle–microorganism complex and two beetle-associated fungi. Treatments drastically lowered the reducing-sugar level. Storage of untreated bolts had no effect on reducing-sugar level; sucrose was lowered but not as much as in treated tissue. Starch content remained unchanged in all treatments.

Detecting and Aerially Evaluating Southern Pine Beetle Outbreaks—Operational Guides

1979 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald F. Billings
Keyword(s):  
Gulf Coast ◽  
Southern Pine Beetle ◽  
Southern Pine ◽  
Pine Beetle ◽  
And Control ◽  
Gulf Coast Region ◽  
Coast Region

Abstract When southern pine beetle (SPB) populations reach high levels in the Gulf Coast region, aerial detection crews often report more infestations than ground personnel can promptly handle. Based on information from detection and control records, in combination with knowledge of beetle habits, operational guidelines are presented for setting realistic ground-check priorities during detection flights and for periodically reevaluating uncontrolled infestations from the air.

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