Pine shoot beetle - Tomicus piniperda
EEffective: June 16, 2011 - March 18, 2012
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Scolytidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INBQCNA
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:
Ambrosiella spp., Aureobasidium pullulans, Bursaphelenchus sexdentati, Hormonema dematioides, Ophiostoma spp. (blue-stain fungus), O. minus, Leptographium spp., L. wingfieldii (Humble et al., 2006; Kiristis, 2004). Other Ophiostoma and Leptographium listed in Humble et al. (2006).
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).
Method Notes:
In 2012, the wet collection cup method will be the only method approved for use with multi-funnel (Lindgren) traps.
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code |
Product Name |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
2 |
Alpha Pinene Lure |
bottle |
56 days |
alpha pinene
|
Lure Placement:
Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.
Lure Notes:
There are two alpha pinene products available in the IPHIS Ordering Database: 1) Alpha Pinene Lure and 2) Alpha Pinene UHR Lure. The Alpha Pinene Lure is an un-gelled lure in a bottle dispenser that is used by the PPQ Program for Tomicus piniperda (pine shoot beetle). This lure should only be used for the program survey.
The Alpha Pinene UHR Lure is a polysleeve, ultra-high release dispenser used for other EWB/BB targets. This lure should be used with the Ethanol Lure for the following four EWB/BB targets: Hylobius abietis, Hylurgops palliatus, Hylurgus ligniperda, Monochamus alternatus, and Tomicus destruens.
The release rates of these lures are 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).
2. To determine species of Tomicus (destruens, minor, or piniperda), use Brodel (2005 - rev. 2009) with Brodel (2000).
3. To separate T. minor from T. piniperda, use Brodel (2000).
Mistaken Identities:
Not present in the U.S.: T. destruens and T. minor