Comparison and Evaluation of Attracting Methods to Monochamus alternatus
- Received Date: 1999-10-14
- Available Online: 2012-03-17
Abstract: Three attracting techniques were tested for luring Monochamus alternatus (JPS)adult,a vector of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (PWN)in Zhejiang Province.Pine log bait attracted maturation feeding and laying eggs.Chemical bait attractant lured adults containing eggs.Both attactants can be used conveniently and cost low.If applied in large area,the population density of JPS could be decreased,and the transmission rate of PWN could be reduced.However,the occurrence of pine wood disease can not be suppressed by the attracting methods only.The effect of light trapping on JPS was poor.Light trapping is not recommended.