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Development of Attractants/Lures for the Redbay Ambrosia Beetle

Objective

1. Identify volatile chemicals from host wood substrates that are attractive to redbay ambrosia betle (RAB), the vector of laurel wilt disease. 2. Use synthetic host-based attractants to develop tools for detection and control of RAB for use by action agencies and avocado growers.

Investigators
Kendra, David
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2011
End date
2016
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6038-22000-005-11T
Accession number
421308
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