MCH released in a novel pheromone dispenser prevents spruce beetle, Dendroctonus rufipennis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae), attacks in south-central Alaska.

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Journal of economic entomology

J.Econ.Entomol.

0022-0493

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Field tests of 3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one (MCH), the antiaggregation pheromone of the spruce beetle, Dendroctonus rufipennis Kirby, were conducted in south-central Alaska in stands of Lutz spruce, Picea x lutzii Little, and Sitka spruce, P. sitchensis (Bong.) Carr. The deployment of MCH in a novel releaser significantly reduced trap catches and spruce beetle attacks on standing live spruce by 96 and 87%, respectively. The results of this study demonstrate the first successful field test of MCH in Alaska for the prevention of spruce beetle attacks on standing, live spruce.

3 methyl 2 cyclohexen 1 one, 3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one, cyclohexane derivative, pheromone, animal, article, beetle, biological pest control, devices, spruce, United States

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Holsten,E. H., Shea,P. J., Borys,R. R.

Holsten, E.H., U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, 3301 "C" St., Ste 200, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, USA.

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2003