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Naturally Occurring Compound Can Protect Pines from the Southern Pine Beetle

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Abstract

The southern pine beetle (SPB), Dendroctonus frontalis, is the most destructive insect pest of southern pine forests. This tiny insect, smaller than a grain of rice, is responsible for killing pine timber worth millions of dollars on a periodic basis in Louisiana.

Citation

Strom, B.L.; Goyer, R.A.; Hayes, J.L. 1995. Naturally Occurring Compound Can Protect Pines from the Southern Pine Beetle. Louisiana Agriculture, Vol. 38, No. 4, Fall 1995
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/1895