Glyphosate-induced changes in the attack success and development of the mountain pine beetle and impact of its natural enemies |
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Authors: | D J Bergvinson and J H Borden |
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Institution: | (1) Centre for Pest Management, Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, V5A 1S6 Burnaby, B.C., Canada;(2) Present address: Dept. of Biology, University of Ottawa, K1N 6N5 Ottawa, ON, Canada |
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Abstract: | Roundup (active ingredient glyphosate) administered into the sapwood around the root collar of lodgepole pine trees, Pinus contorta var. latifolia Engelm., was investigated as a tool for creating trap trees for the mountain pine beetle (MPB), Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopk. MPB's attacked semiochemical-baited, glyphosate-treat trees before attacking baited control trees. Bark samples disclosed an increase in survival of MPB eggs and early instar larvae, enhanced larval development and increased attacks by insect parasites and predators in treated trees. The braconid wasp, Coeloides dendroctoni Cush., parasitized MPB larvae found at high densities in treated trees two months following attack. The dipteran predator, Medetera aldrichii Wh., was only found in treated trees. Increased competition by Ips pini (Say) had a negative impact on MPB survivorship. The enhanced impact of insectan agents apparently offset any glyphosate-induced gains in MPB survival or development, but did not cause a significant reduction in MPB emergence. |
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Keywords: | Glyphosate Dendroctonus ponderosae three trophic level interactions Coeloides dendroctoni Medetera aldrichii Ips pini |
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