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European Spruce Bark Beetle – Ips typographus

Available Products
1,775 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Two semipermeable sachets
Active Life
4-5 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Small and cylindrical, dark brown, shiny and hairy, 4.2-5.5 mm long. Pronotum with teeth on front. Elytral cavity with 4 teeth on each lateral edge.
Larvae
Small white and legless with a brown head and brown mandibles.
Eggs
Not available
Distribution
Europe and Asia.
Economic Host(s)
Predominantly spruces (Larix) but also fir (Abies), larch (Larix) and pine (Pinus)
Symptons/Signs
Adults usually attack basal parts of stems usually in the middle and lower parts of the tree. The entrance holes can be seen in stems below the base of the crown. Frass may also be present near the holes. The gallery system consists of a main nuptial chamber and 2-4 main longitudinal maternal galleries. Trees attacked develop yellow to brown crowns and needles fall. Woodpeckers remove bark to feed on the larvae.
Generations
: Usually 2 but 3 during warm summers
Monitoring
Adults Present
May to August (climate dependent)
Recommended Trap Density
Traps spaced at 250m apart should be sufficient for monitoring purposes. Traps spaced 100m apart can help with population control.
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis; at least twice a week. It is recommended to replace the pheromone dispensers every 4 weeks to achieve optimum results.
Storage
Keep product away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks and open flame. Store in a refrigerator for a shelf life of 12 months or a freezer for an extended life of 24 months. Always store sealed in original packaging.
Recommended Trap
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