European Spruce Bark Beetle - Ips typographus
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Publish Date: June 16, 2011
Resources: Pest Tracker | Global Pest & Disease Database
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Scolytidae
Pest Type: Insects
This pest is a member of the following groups:
Group 2011 2012 2013 2014
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This datasheet represents an Approved Method for: 2012, 2013, 2014
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 Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Wet
Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet
 00051 - Trap;Lindgren EWB/BB
Trap Spacing: When trapping for EWB/BB, 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):
Option Product Name Dispenser Effectiveness Compound(s)
1 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: Placing lures for two or more target species in a trap should never be done unless otherwise noted here.
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
Approved Method(s):
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.
References
  1. Brown, B. 2009. Screening Aid to Separate Scolytinae Bark Beetles from other Similar Appearing Bark Beetles.
  2. Canadian Food Inspection Agency. 2005. Ips typographus L. - European Spruce Bark Beetle. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Plant Pest Surveillance Unit.
  3. Cavey, J., S. Passoa, and D. Kucera. 1994. Screening Aids for Exotic Bark Beetles in the Northeastern United States. NA-TP-11-94. Northeastern Area: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. (Key should be used for surveys in the Northeastern U.S. only.)
  4. LaBonte, J. R., S.A. Valley, E.R. Hoebeke, and R.J. Rabaglia. No date. Screening Aid for Eastern Scolytinae. (Key should be used for surveys in the Eastern U.S. only.)
  5. LaBonte, J.R., S.A. Valley, and J.J. Vlach. No date. Screening Aid for Western Scolytinae. (Key should be used for surveys in the Western U.S. only.)
  6. Russell IPM. Pheromone Monitoring System: Ips typographus. n.d. Russell IPM: Integrated Pest Management.
Contacts

Lisa Jackson - USDA-APHIS-PPQ-CPHST
(919) 855-7549
lisa.d.jackson@aphis.usda.gov