Dendroctonus pseudotsugae: A Hypothesis Regarding Its Primary Attractant

Dendroctonus pseudotsugae: A Hypothesis Regarding Its Primary Attractant

The Douglas-fir beetle is attracted to α-pinene but repelled by β-pinene. Attacks on standing trees are related to the content of α- or β-pinene in the tree; this correlation suggests that volatile oils may be the stimuli initially attracting the insect to the Douglas fir.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 150; no. 3702; pp. 1457 - 1459
Main Authors: Heikkenen, Herman J., Hrutfiord, Bjorn F.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States American Association for the Advancement of Science 10-12-1965
Subjects:
Bark
Beetles
Dosage
Essential oils
Forestry
Liquids
Resins
Vapors
Venoms
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Summary:The Douglas-fir beetle is attracted to α-pinene but repelled by β-pinene. Attacks on standing trees are related to the content of α- or β-pinene in the tree; this correlation suggests that volatile oils may be the stimuli initially attracting the insect to the Douglas fir.
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ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.150.3702.1457