Jack E. Coster

Effects of slow-release formulation of syntheticendo- andexo-brevicomin on southern pine beetle flight and landing behavior

A slow release formulation of the bark beetle pheromones,endo- andexo-brevicomin, significantly reduced landing of southern pine beetles on host trees. Beetle flight activity within the infestation was not affected by the pheromones. The pheromones were released at approximately 600 mg/ha/day via Conrel® hollow fiber controlled-release dispensers.

Olfactometer for assay of behavioral chemicals for the southern pine beetle,Dendroctonus frontalis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)

A simple open-arena olfactometer to assay behavioral chemicals with pedestrian insects has been developed for the southern pine beetle. The olfactometer is constructed of Plexiglas and uses a single airstream. A feature of the olfactometer is the use of a clock-driven elution device that permits continuous release of liquid materials into the olfactometer airstream.