Pine shoot beetle - Tomicus destruens
EEffective: August 18, 2010 - June 15, 2011
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Scolytidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INBQFHA
No manual – See Host Matrix |
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Heterobasidion annosum, Leptographium guttulatum, L. truncatum (= L. lundbergii), L. serpens, L. wingfieldii, and Phellinus pini (Venette, 2008)
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method |
Product Name / Instructions |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Trap |
104 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Dry
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
106 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Dry
|
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).
Method Notes:
In 2011, it is strongly encouraged to change to the wet collection cup method in multi-funnel traps, where possible. The wet method will increase the effectiveness of the traps and will provide better quality specimens to the identifiers, increasing the likelihood of detecting and identifying exotic pests early.
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code |
Product Name |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
103 |
Alpha Pinene UHR Lure |
polysleeve |
56 days |
alpha pinene
|
Ethanol Lure |
polysleeve |
56 days |
ethanol
|
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.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological: Examination by a taxonomist with expertise in the weevil subfamily Scolytinae is required for identification. Examine specimens under a microscope with 70-110X magnifications and gooseneck lighting sources.
1. To determine if the specimen is Tomicus, use Passoa and Cavey (1994) followed by Brodel (2005 - rev. 2009).
To determine species of Tomicus (destruens, minor, or piniperda), use Brodel (2005 - rev. 2009) with Brodel (2000).
Mistaken Identities:
With naked eye, other families and genera of small beetles.
As of 2009, NAPIS indicates that this pest has been found in at least 17 states in the Northeast and Midwest. (PPQ program pest): T. piniperda
Not present in U.S.: T. minor