Journal of Pest Science (2021) 94, 615-637
From Pestinfo-Wiki
Revision as of 16:45, 25 September 2021 by Bernhard Zelazny (Talk | contribs)
 | Selected publication you are invited to contribute to the discussion section (above tab) |
Recent advances toward the sustainable management of invasive Xylosandrus ambrosia beetles
Journal of Pest Science 94 (3), 615-637
Abstract: We provide an overview of both traditional and innovative control tools for management of three Xylosandrus ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), invasive species with a history of damage in forests, nurseries, orchards and urban areas. Xylosandrus compactus, X. crassiusculus and X. germanus are native to Asia, and currently established in several countries around the globe. Adult females bore galleries into the plant xylem inoculating mutualistic ambrosia fungi that serve as food source for the developing progeny. Tunneling activity results in chewed wood extrusion from entry holes, sap outflow, foliage wilting followed by canopy dieback, and branch and trunk necrosis. Maintaining plant health by reducing physiological stress is the first recommendation for long-term control. Baited traps, ethanol-treated bolts, trap logs and trap trees of selected species can be used to monitor Xylosandrus species. Conventional pest control methods are mostly ineffective against Xylosandrus beetles because of the pests' broad host range and rapid spread. Due to challenges with conventional control, more innovative control approaches are being tested, such as the optimization of the push–pull strategy based on specific attractant and repellent combinations, or the use of insecticide-treated netting. Biological control based on the release of entomopathogenic and mycoparasitic fungi, as well as the use of antagonistic bacteria, has yielded promising results. However, these technologies still require validation in real field conditions. Overall, we suggest that management efforts should primarily focus on reducing plant stress and potentially be combined with a multi-faceted approach for controlling Xylosandrus damage.
(The abstract is excluded from the Creative Commons licence and has been copied with permission by the publisher.)
Full text of article
Database assignments for author(s): Peter H.W. Biedermann, Daniel Carrillo, Louela A. Castrillo, Diego Gallego, Jiri Hulcr, Hervé Jactel, Nicolas Meurisse, Jason B. Oliver, Davide Rassati, Lukasz Stelinski, Mark G. Wright, Antonio Biondi
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general
Pest and/or beneficial records:
| Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylosandrus compactus | ||||
| Xylosandrus germanus | ||||
| Xylosandrus crassiusculus |
