Injections of Emamectin Benzoate protect Engelmann Spruce from mortality attributed to Spruce Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) for two years

Christopher J. Fettig; Darren Blackford; Donald M. Grosman; A. Steven Munson

doi:10.18474/JES16-34.1

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Injections of Emamectin Benzoate protect Engelmann Spruce from mortality attributed to Spruce Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) for two years

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Authors:

Christopher J. Fettig, Darren Blackford, Donald M. Grosman, A. Steven Munson

Year:

2017

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18474/JES16-34.1

Source:

Journal of Entomological Science

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Abstract

In the western United States, protection of individual conifers from bark beetles typically involves liquid formulations of insecticides applied to the tree bole. Researchers attempting to find safer, more portable, and longer-lasting alternatives have evaluated injecting systemic insecticides directly into the tree.

Keywords

bole injections, Dendroctonus rufipennis, Picea engelmannii, insecticides

Citation

Fettig, Christopher J.; Blackford, Darren C.; Grosman, Donald M.; Munson, A. Steven. 2017. Injections of Emamectin Benzoate protect Engelmann Spruce from mortality attributed to Spruce Beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) for two years. Journal of Entomological Science. 52(2): 193-196. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES16-34.1.