AbstractsBiology & Animal Science

Pine Bark Beetles

by Tom DeGomez




Institution: University of Arizona
Department:
Year: 2015
Keywords: dendroctonous; Ips; pitch; slash; construction damage; stress; resistance; crown fading
Record ID: 2061744
Full text PDF: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/550373


Abstract

Pine bark beetles in Arizona are generally of the genus Ips or Dendroctonus. Fading foliage in the tree is often the first sign of a beetle attack. Prevention is best practiced since control is not possible once the beetles have successfully colonized the tree. Colonization is dependent upon trees being in a vulnerable condition caused by stress from various agents and site conditions.