Mountain Pine Beetle
Document Type
Full Issue
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Forest Insect and Disease Leaflet
Publication Date
5-2009
Abstract
The biology, evidence of infestation and control of the scolytid Dendroctonus ponderosae, a pest of pine trees (Pinus spp.) is described. Natural enemies of D. ponderosae include a dolichopodid fly, 2 coleopterans, one of which is the clerid Enoclerus sphegeus, parasitic hymenopterans, nematodes and woodpeckers. Silvicultural control measures are the most efficient.
Recommended Citation
Gibson, K., Kegley, S. and Bentz, B. (2009). Mountain pine beetle. USDA Forest Service, Forest Insect and Disease Leaflet 2, 12 pp.
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Comments
This item was written and prepared by U.S. Government employees on official time, and is therefore in the public domain.