Invasive Insect Pests of Forests and Urban Trees in Russia: Origin, Pathways, Damage, and Management

Forests, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 521 - 521

Published: March 28, 2022

Invasive alien insects cause serious ecological and economical losses around the world. Here, we review bionomics, modern ranges (and their dynamics), distribution pathways, monitoring, control measures of 14 insect species known to be important invasive emerging tree pests in forest urban ecosystems Russia: Leptoglossus occidentalis (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae), Halyomorpha halys Pentatomidae), Corythucha arcuata Tingidae), Agrilus fleischeri, A. mali, planipennis, Lamprodila (Palmar) festiva (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), Ips amitinus, Polygraphus proximus Curculionidae: Scolytinae), Cydalima perspectalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), Acrocercops brongniardella, Cameraria ohridella, Phyllonorycter issikii, P. populifoliella Gracillariidae). We identified three major scenarios pest invasions country beyond: (1) a naturally conditioned range expansion, which results arrival new territory its further naturalization recipient region; (2) human-mediated, long-distance transfer naturalization; (3) widening pest’s trophic niche shift host plant(s) (commonly human-introduced) within native frequently followed by invasion regions.

Language: Английский

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Forest certification in Spain: Analysis of certification drivers

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 294, P. 126267 - 126267

Published: Feb. 7, 2021

Despite being the European Union country with second largest wooded area and fourth in terms of forest occupation respect to its territory, only 9.47% Spain is certified by one two most important certification systems (PEFC FSC). The literature review has shown that drivers may be divided into five main mechanisms. first three are external: Market, Signalling Legal mechanisms, last internal: Moral Learning 124 completed questionnaires out 1194 companies were received carry a descriptive cluster analysis motivations encourage adoption PEFC standard how these vary depending on characteristics companies. Findings reveal valued this order related attracting customer attention, improvement companies' corporate image, sensitivity environmental problems increase competitiveness company. Some significantly influenced companies, but export level significative influence (negative) all moral mechanism. implications findings can help identify characterize different clusters exist among Spanish forestry sector. This information useful for managers policy makers better understand specific reasons each conglomerate when opting certification.

Language: Английский

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Emerald Ash Borer Approaches the Borders of the European Union and Kazakhstan and Is Confirmed to Infest European Ash

Forests, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 691 - 691

Published: May 27, 2021

Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, native to East Asia, is an invasive pest of in North America and European Russia. This quarantine species a threat trees all over Europe. Survey ten provinces Russia 2019–2020 showed that EAB had spread faster farther than was previously thought. The new infested sites were first detected St. Petersburg (110–120 km from the EU border: Estonia, Finland) Astrakhan Province (50 Kazakhstan border). current range Europe includes Luhansk Ukraine 18 Russia: Astrakhan, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Moscow, Orel, Ryazan, Smolensk, Petersburg, Tambov, Tula, Tver, Vladimir, Volgograd, Voronezh, Yaroslavl. Within these, only seven phytosanitary zones five are declared by National Plant Protection Organization not found regions along Middle Volga: Mari El, Chuvash Tatarstan republics, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara Saratov provinces. Lower Volga basin enclaves separated core invasion 470 370 km, correspondingly. It possible can appear cities Eastern far known range. All infestations green (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), which introduced America, individual (F. excelsior). A confirmed case mass decline several thousand EAB-infested Moscow province provided. Therefore, there no more doubt under certain conditions seriously damage forests.

Language: Английский

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Southern Range Expansion of the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis, in Russia Threatens Ash and Olive Trees in the Middle East and Southern Europe

Forests, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 541 - 541

Published: March 30, 2022

Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) is the most serious invasive pest of ash trees (Fraxinus spp., Oleaceae) in world. It has not yet reached range olive tree plantations, however it been shown to complete its life cycle this host tree. This native East Asia was first found Europe Moscow 2003 and spreading ever since. The aims study were determine if southern border already Caucasus assess potential region based on availability heat availability. In 2021, we surveyed south known Russia. We did find six cities North but city Azov close Caucasus. Analysis information about 550 localities showed that Fraxinus spp. common throughout region. calculation annual growing degree days base 10 °C indicated places where grow above 1500 m are too cold for A. therefore could potentially become a refuge trees. spread concern. First, forest ecosystems endangered, since European excelsior much more there than currently infested regions Second, Russian can gateway Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey other countries Middle Southern Europe. propose using angustifolia, F. ornus Olea europaea adjacent as sentinel monitoring risk assessment these species.

Language: Английский

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An integrative phenology and climatic suitability model for emerald ash borer

Frontiers in Insect Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: Aug. 29, 2023

Introduction Decision support models that predict both when and where to expect emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), are needed for the development implementation of effective management strategies against this major invasive pest ( Fraxinus species) in North America other regions such as Europe. We present a spatialized model phenology climatic suitability EAB use Degree-Days, Risk, Phenological event mapping (DDRP) platform, which is an open-source decision tool help detect, monitor, manage threats. Methods evaluated using presence records from three geographic (China, America, Europe) phenological dataset consisting primarily observations northeastern midwestern United States. To demonstrate model, we produced maps recent year tested trends EAB’s potential distribution over 20-year period. Results Overall, exhibited strong performance. Presence was correctly estimated 99% predicted dates adult events corresponded closely with observed dates, mean absolute error ca. 7 days low estimates bias. Climate stresses were insufficient exclude areas native species Europe; however, extreme weather events, climate warming, inability complete its life cycle may reduce some areas. Significant toward earlier emergence 20 years occurred only Discussion Near real-time forecasts conterminous States available at two websites provide end-users decision-support surveillance pest. Forecasts egg hatch particularly relevant managing existing populations pesticide treatments parasitoid introductions.

Language: Английский

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Low Heat Availability Could Limit the Potential Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer to Northern Europe (Prognosis Based on Growing Degree Days per Year)

Insects, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 52 - 52

Published: Jan. 2, 2022

Emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) is one of 20 priority quarantine pests the European Union. It native to Asia and established in USA, Canada, Russia, Ukraine. We made first prognosis potential range A. Europe based on heat availability. Mean annual growing degree days base 10 °C (AGDD10) was calculated for each grid square (0.25° × 0.25° latitude x longitude degrees) Earth's surface. Minimal AGDD10 recorded squares currently occupied by 714° Asia, 705° North America, 711° Russia. has never been localities with below 700°. If phenotypic plasticity would not allow this species overcome threshold, cold regions probably be invaded planipennis. Thus, Fraxinus excelsior could potentially escape from some Norway, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, Great Britain.

Language: Английский

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Potential alternative tree species to Fraxinus excelsior in European forests

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6

Published: Feb. 2, 2023

Common ash ( Fraxinus excelsior L.) is a keystone tree species in Europe. However, since the 1990s, this has been experiencing widespread decline and mortality due to dieback [ Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (T. Kowalski) Baral, Queloz Hosoya]. Besides H. , emerald borer Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire), an invasive alien pest already devastating trees western Russia, spreading westward becoming emerging threat remaining European populations. While efforts control continue be priority, it crucial compensate for loss of its ecosystem services by elaborating restoration strategies, including search alternative native non-native species. This review summarizes available knowledge on potential common help forest managers cope with dieback. Although using natural regeneration promoting diversity can reduce impacts forests, our indicates that no alone or combination fully replace ecological niche associated (e.g., biodiversity timber). To fill gap, have considered are tolerant both A. similar forestry values as ash. Of 43 reviewed, few mandshurica Rupr. platypoda Oliv.) characteristics . performance their invasiveness potential, risk hybridization still unknown. With current state knowledge, thus too early recommend use suitable option deal The priority should conservation, regeneration, breeding populations well other Our highlights need controlled experimental plantations better understand ecology prior utilization forests.

Language: Английский

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Invasive Populations of the Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Saint Petersburg, Russia: A Hitchhiker?

Insects, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 191 - 191

Published: Feb. 11, 2022

The emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is an invasive beetle of East Asian origin that has killed millions trees (Fraxinus spp.) in North America and Russia. In September 2020, EAB was detected Saint Petersburg, a notable event for the metropolitan city. aim present study to investigate occurrence ecology Petersburg. presence two distinct enclave populations revealed, each which has, most likely, been established through separate events “hitchhiking” via transport vehicles. Following invasion, further spread Petersburg slow locally restricted, likely due climatic factors. This by suggests possibility long-distance geographic Baltic Sea region (the EU) high, both ground (120–130 km distance from EU borders) ferries cars across Sea. certain cases, development on Fraxinus excelsior, based stem portion colonized, larval densities, number galleries, exit holes, viable larvae, emerged adult beetles, more successful than pennsylvanica trees. observed relatively high sensitivity F. excelsior EAB, therefore, casts doubt efficacy benefits currently ongoing selection breeding projects against dieback (ADB) disease, caused fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. Inventory, mapping, monitoring surviving infested ADB are necessary acquire genetic resources work strategic long-term restoration tackling probable invasion EU.

Language: Английский

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Potential Westward Spread of Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) from Eastern Ukraine

Forests, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 736 - 736

Published: April 3, 2023

Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is a phloem-boring beetle, native to East Asia that has become serious invasive pest of (Fraxinus spp.) trees in North America and European Russia since the early 2000s. In 2019, EAB was detected Ukraine. It had spread over 300 km from entry point two years killed hundreds Fraxinus excelsior F. pennsylvanica trees. poses threat forests neighboring countries, which have already been damaged by fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. The purpose this research (i) reveal traits climatic variables affect its survival; (ii) predict expansion range Ukraine westward; (iii) compare most significant bioclimatic native, ranges EAB, as well outside these ranges. results demonstrated following: all ranges, adapted seasonal temperature variations; MaxEnt model predicted potential distribution with high accuracy (AUC = 0.988); area invasion covered 87%, 48%, 32% Luhansk, Kharkiv, Donetsk regions, respectively; EAB-inhabited regions ecological plasticity pest. However, predictions could be improved considering forest structure, localization roads.

Language: Английский

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Assessing the feasibility of pre-emptive biological control against the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis, an imminent biosecurity threat to Europe

Biological Control, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105641 - 105641

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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