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Studies on the flight behavior of Ips confusus (Lec.) (Coleoptera : Scolytidae) in response to attractants

Creator:

Gara, R. I. (Robert Imre), 1931-

Abstract:

The flight behavior of Ips confusus (Lec.) was primarily studied under field conditions, but augmented with complementary laboratory studies whenever feasible. The experiments were mostly conducted in areas of endemic population levels, but also under epidemic and prairie conditions. The techniques and devices used in marking, releasing, attracting, and trapping...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Certain factors affecting colonization of Ponderosa pine by Ips confusus (Leconte) (Coleoptera : Scolytidae)

Creator:

Pitman, Gary Boyd

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to study in some detail host factors which influence the population dynamics of bark beetle. The dissertation objectives were to ascertain the applicability of utilizing osmotic pressure values and relative turgidity values of phloem tissue as indicators which reflect upon the physiological profile of...

Resource Type:

Dissertation