Sixtoothed spruce bark beetle - Pityogenes chalcographus
EEffective: June 16, 2011 - December 31, 2020
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Scolytidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INBQQFA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle |
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Ophiostoma spp. (blue-stain fungus) (Kiristis, 2004)
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method |
Product Name / Instructions |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Trap |
105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
107 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Wet
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap Spacing and Placement: When trapping for woodborers or bark beetles, separate traps with different lure combinations by at least 30 meters (98 feet).
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code |
Product Name |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
27 |
Pityogenes chalcographus Lure |
centrifuge tube |
56 days |
chalcogran
|
Lure Placement:
Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.
Lure Notes:
The release rate of this lure is highly temperature-dependent. However, CAPS has listed a conservative length of effectiveness that will be effective for even the warmest climates in the CAPS community.
In 2012, the wet collection cup method will be the only method approved for use with multi-funnel (Lindgren) traps.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological: Examine specimens under a good quality, high powered (preferably with up to 90X) dissecting microscope, with the help of screening aids and a reference collection. Use the appropriate screening aid for your geographical area.
Mistaken Identities:
Other Scolytinae
Orthotomicus spp., Pityogenes spp., and Pityokteines spp.
In the Northeastern U.S.: Pityogenes bidentatus and Pityogenes hopkinsi.