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Development of Improved Lures for Redbay Ambrosia Beetle

Objective

To develop an improved semiochemical lure for early detection, monitoring, and potential management of the redbay ambrosia beetle (RAB), which vectors a pathogen that causes a lethal wilt disease in Lauraceae.

Investigators
Kendra P E
Institution
Synergy Semiochemicals Corporation
Start date
2013
End date
2017
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6038-22000-005-01N
Accession number
424511
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