Protection of North American ash against emerald ash borer with biological control: ecological premises and progress toward success

BioControl, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 68(2), P. 87 - 100

Published: Feb. 3, 2023

Language: Английский

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Comparative responses of two congeneric larval parasitoids of emerald ash borer to ambient temperatures: Implications for biocontrol introduction

Biological Control, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105718 - 105718

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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North American hymenopteran parasitoids of emerald ash borer larvae: seasonal abundance and interaction with introduced Asian parasitoids

The Canadian Entomologist, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 157

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract In Michigan, United States of America, where Asian parasitoids were released to manage emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), we monitored four native that also attack the invasive beetle – Atanycolus cappaerti Marsh and Strazanac, A. simplex (Cresson), Spathius laflammei Provancher (all Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Phasgonophora sulcata Westwood (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) using yellow pan traps tree dissections. Adult cappaerti, followed by , had broadest seasonal activity, S. was captured primarily in first half growing season, P. restricted mid-summer. abundances species varied among years but, except for never significantly lower than established borer larval parasitoids, Tetrastichus planipennisi Yang Eulophidae) galinae Belokobylskij Strazanac Braconidae). Densities larvae parasitised or did not differ from those two species. Although adult frequently captured, confirm parasitisation any these species, suggesting they rarely borer. We find negative correlations between immature parasitoid abundance interspecific competition may be occurring is negligible.

Language: Английский

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Integrating integrated pest management and sustainability into a biosecurity framework

Florida Entomologist, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 108(s1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Abstract As global agricultural systems face increasing challenges from pest pressures and environmental degradation, a paradigm shift towards more sustainable resilient practices is imperative. The field of biosecurity, encompassing strategic integrated approaches to managing risks human, other animal, plant life, has gained prominence as globalization facilitates the movement spread invasive species. This paper presents comprehensive biosecurity framework that seamlessly integrates management (IPM) strategies with sustainability principles enhance effectiveness control strategies. By combining proactive preventive measures, practices, IPM methodologies, we can create holistic approach safeguarding ecosystems, agriculture, public health. review outlines key components framework, benefits, challenges, practical applications incorporating into measures.

Language: Английский

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The Acadian Forest of New Brunswick in the 21st century: what shifting heat and water balance imply for future stand dynamics and management

Environmental Reviews, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 31(4), P. 690 - 707

Published: Aug. 25, 2023

Climate change is altering the dynamics of New Brunswick’s forests. To mitigate effects climate change, it crucial to account for future uncertainties in projections and natural disturbance trajectories when designing forestry practices. This paper presents projected changes key climatic drivers forests, examines impacts on forest stand dynamics, reviews adaptive silviculture tools adaptation. By 2071–2100, a 4–6 °C increase mean annual temperature will lead 39%–77% rise growing degree-days reduction summer atmospheric water balance by 48–79 mm across Brunswick. Foresters should anticipate doubling area burned, northward migration spruce budworm ( Choristoneura fumiferana (Clemens)), introduction novel insects diseases. Forest simulation models project severe decline boreal tree species abundance, including 50% balsam fir Abies balsamea (L.) Mill) black Picea mariana (Mill.) Britton et al.), offset an temperate species, notably red maple Acer rubrum L.; +200%) American beech Fagus grandifolia Ehrh; +135%). Forests highlands lowlands ecoregions, with 40%–50% 15%–30% composition, respectively, are particularly vulnerable. limit values, foresters must prioritize resiliency their management plans. Strategies ensure steady provision goods services under changing conditions. thinning enhances productivity resilience, while shelterwood two-age harvest balances timber production diversity. Clearcutting, despite drawbacks, establishes younger, more vigorous forests higher carbon sequestration potential. Assisted offers promise helping threatened adapt. have significant impact leading drivers, increased risks disturbances, shift toward species. However, there existing adaptation strategies available. It consider evaluating practices, as this essential mitigating values ensuring continued over time.

Language: Английский

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Genetic Engineering and Genome Editing Approaches for Identification and Sustainable Management of Insect Pests Under Forest Dynamics

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Postrelease assessment of Oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) establishment and persistence in Michigan and the Northeastern United States

Journal of Economic Entomology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 116(4), P. 1165 - 1170

Published: June 20, 2023

Abstract The emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), is an invasive woodboring pest of trees (Fraxinus sp.) in North America. Among the Asiatic parasitoids being released for management EAB America, Oobius agrili Zhang and Huang (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) only egg parasitoid. To date, more than 2.5 million O. have been America; however, few studies examined its success as a biological control agent EAB. We conducted to assess establishment, persistence, spread, parasitism rates Michigan at earliest release sites (2007–2010), well recent (2015–2016) 3 Northeastern United States (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York). In both regions, we documented successful establishment all but one site. Michigan, has persisted over decade spread located 0.6–3.8 km from sites. Overall, ranged 1.5% 51.2% (mean 21.4%) during 2016–2020 2.6% 29.2% 16.1%) 2018–2020 states. Future research efforts should focus on factors affecting spatiotemporal variation by agrili, potential range

Language: Английский

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Testing the heat treatment dose for Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) prepupae using the Humble water bath

Journal of Economic Entomology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 117(1), P. 199 - 208

Published: Nov. 18, 2023

Abstract The lethal heat treatment dose (time and temperature) for the prepupal life stage of Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), emerald ash borer (EAB), was determined through an in vitro application using a carefully calibrated apparatus. sublethal effects on A. prepupae were assessed ramped delivery application, simulating industrial kilns conventional chamber operations, treatments combining target temperatures 54 °C, 55 56 exposure durations 0 min (i.e., kiln temperature ramp only), 15 min, or 30 min. Prepupal EAB larvae did not survive to °C longer, Sublethal observed all other treatments. included delayed development failure complete pupal adult stages.

Language: Английский

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