Using acoustic technology to reduce bark beetle reproduction

Richard W. Hofstetter; David D. Dunn; Reagan Mcguire; Kristen A. Potter

doi:10.1002/ps.3656

Using acoustic technology to reduce bark beetle reproduction

Richard W. Hofstetter, David D. Dunn, Reagan Mcguire, Kristen A. Potter

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BACKGROUND: Acoustic signals play a critical role in mate choice, species recognition, communication, territoriality, predator escape and prey selection. Bark beetles, which are significant disturbance agents of forests, produce a variety of acoustic signals. RESULTS: A bioacoustic approach to reducing bark beetle reproduction within wood tissues was explored. Playback of modified biological sounds reduced beetle reproductive output, tunneling distance and adult survival. CONCLUSION: The targeted use of biologically relevant sounds disrupts insect behaviors and could be a species-specific, environmentally friendly method of insect management.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	24-27
Number of pages	4
Journal	Pest Management Science
Volume	70
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3656
State	Published - Jan 2014

Keywords

Control
Dendroctonus
Management
Mountain pine beetle
Southern pine beetle
Western pine beetle

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Agronomy and Crop Science
Insect Science

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