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Use of unwounded ash trees for the detection of emerald ash borer adults: EAB landing behavior

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Abstract

Incorporation of multiple trapping techniques and sites within a survey program is essential to adequately identify the range of emerald ash borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) infestation. Within natural forests, EAB lands on stick band traps wrapped around girdled ash trees at a rate similar to that on unwounded ash trees. The objective of this study was to identify characteristics of ash trees that allow for prediction of EAB landing behavior.

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Citation

Marshall, Jordan M.; Porter, Melissa J.; Storer, Andrew J. 2011. Use of unwounded ash trees for the detection of emerald ash borer adults: EAB landing behavior. In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. 2010. Proceedings. 21st U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2010; 2010 January 12-15; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-75. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 101.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/37621