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J Econ Entomol

Title:		"MCH released in a novel pheromone dispenser prevents spruce beetle, Dendroctonus rufipennis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae), attacks in south-central Alaska"
Author(s):		Holsten EH; Shea PJ; Borys RR;
Address:		"U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, 3301 'C' St., Ste 200, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, USA. eholsten@fs.fed.us"
Journal Title:		J Econ Entomol
Year:		2003
Volume:		96
Issue:		1
Page Number:		31 - 34
DOI:		10.1603/0022-0493-96.1.31
ISSN/ISBN:		0022-0493 (Print) 0022-0493 (Linking)
Abstract:		"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"
Keywords:		"Alaska Animals *Coleoptera Cyclohexanes/*administration & dosage *Pest Control, Biological/instrumentation Pheromones/*administration & dosage *Picea;"
Notes:		"MedlineHolsten, Edward H Shea, Patrick J Borys, Robert R eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't England 2003/03/26 J Econ Entomol. 2003 Feb; 96(1):31-4. doi: 10.1603/0022-0493-96.1.31"