Scolytid Beetles Associated with Douglas Fir: Response to Terpenes

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Science

Publication Date

1966

Issue

3719

Volume

152

Publisher

AAAS

First Page

218

Last Page

219

Abstract

Douglas-fir oleoresin and the terpene hydrocarbons (α-pinene, β-pinene, litnonene, camphene, geraniol, and α-terpineol) attracted various bark and timber beetles associated with Douiglas-fir forests during their flight. In responding to these volatile terpenes the bettles are directed to favorable breeding material.

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