Protection of North American ash against emerald ash borer with biological control: ecological premises and progress toward success
BioControl,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
68(2), С. 87 - 100
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2023
Язык: Английский
Comparative responses of two congeneric larval parasitoids of emerald ash borer to ambient temperatures: Implications for biocontrol introduction
Biological Control,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 105718 - 105718
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
North American hymenopteran parasitoids of emerald ash borer larvae: seasonal abundance and interaction with introduced Asian parasitoids
The Canadian Entomologist,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
157
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Язык: Английский
Integrating integrated pest management and sustainability into a biosecurity framework
Florida Entomologist,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
108(s1)
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Язык: Английский
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,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
31(4), С. 690 - 707
Опубликована: Авг. 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.
Язык: Английский
Genetic Engineering and Genome Editing Approaches for Identification and Sustainable Management of Insect Pests Under Forest Dynamics
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Postrelease assessment of Oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) establishment and persistence in Michigan and the Northeastern United States
Journal of Economic Entomology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
116(4), С. 1165 - 1170
Опубликована: Июнь 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
Язык: Английский
Testing the heat treatment dose for Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) prepupae using the Humble water bath
Journal of Economic Entomology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
117(1), С. 199 - 208
Опубликована: Ноя. 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.
Язык: Английский