Effect of Trap Color on Captures of Bark- and Wood-Boring Beetles (Coleoptera; Buprestidae and Scolytinae) and Associated Predators

Effect of Trap Color on Captures of Bark- and Wood-Boring Beetles (Coleoptera; Buprestidae and Scolytinae) and Associated Predators

Traps baited with attractive lures are increasingly used at entry-points and surrounding natural areas to intercept exotic wood-boring beetles accidentally introduced via international trade. Several trapping variables can affect the efficacy of this activity, including trap color. In this study, we...

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Main Authors: Giacomo Cavaletto, Massimo Faccoli, Lorenzo Marini, Johannes Spaethe, Gianluca Magnani, Davide Rassati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
ambrosia beetles
baited traps
bark beetles
biosecurity
checkered beetles
forest pests
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/11/749

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