European spruce bark beetle - Ips typographus
EEffective: June 16, 2011 - April 28, 2015
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Scolytidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INBQDEA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle |
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2016, 2015
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Spruce
This list includes important economic or environmental hosts but does not represent all major hosts of the pest. Check CAPS pest datasheet for complete list of hosts.
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Ceratocystis polonicum, Ophiostoma spp., and Ophiostoma polonica (Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 2005; Russell IPM)
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method |
Product Name / Instructions |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Trap |
107 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Wet
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 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) |
26 |
Ips sp. Lure, 3 Dispenser |
polysleeve or bubble cap |
56 days |
cis-verbenol
|
polysleeve or bubble cap |
56 days |
ipsdienol
|
polysleeve or bubble cap |
56 days |
2me-3-buten-2-ol
|
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: Examine specimens under a good quality, high powered (preferably with up to 90X) dissecting microscope, with the help of a reference collection. Use screening aid for relevant geographical area.
Mistaken Identities:
Other Scolytinae
In the Northeastern U.S.: Ips avulses, Ips perroti, Ips perturbatus, Ips pini, and Ips plastographus.