Alternative survey methods for the emerald ash borer

Authors

  • Joseph A. Francese USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST Otis Laboratory, 1398 West Truck Road, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02542, USA;
  • Everett G. Booth USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST Otis Laboratory, 1398 West Truck Road, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02542, USA;
  • Vanessa M. Lopez USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection, 201 14th Street, SW, FHP 3CE, Washington, DC 20250, USA;
  • Benjamin Sorensen USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST Brighton Field Station, 5936 Ford Court, Suite 200, Brighton, Michigan 48116, USA;

Keywords:

Agrilus planipennis, green multi-funnel traps, wet cup, dry cup, trap check interval

Abstract

As part of an ongoing project to improve survey and detection for the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis, several field assays were conducted to (1) determine how often traps need to be checked during a given field season, and (2) compare the effectiveness of traps with “dry” (with insecticidal strips or internal funnel) vs. “wet” (with propylene glycol surfactant) collection cups. There were no significant differences among any of the trap check intervals or the trap methods tested. This will provide new tools to surveyors, and allow them more flexibility as they survey for this invasive pest.


 

Sumario

Se realizaron varios ensayos de campo como parte de un Proyecto en marcha para mejorar el sondeo y la detección del barrenador esmeralda del fresno, Agrilus planipennis para (1) determiner con qué frecuencia se deben revisar las trampas durante una temporada de campo determinada, y (2) comparar la efectividad de trampas “secas” (con tiras de insecticida o embudo interno) vs. “húmedas” (con surfactante de propilenglicol). No hubo diferencias significativas entre ninguno de los intervalos de control de trampa o los métodos de trampa probados. Estos resultados proporcionan nuevas herramientas a los topógrafos y les permitirá una mayor flexibilidad a medida que realizan el sondeo para la detección de esta plaga invasiva.

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Published

2019-04-27

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Scientific Notes