Pesticides alternative strategy for Removal of Insect (Dendroctonus micans, Great spruce bark beetle)

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Publication Year: 2014
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Willoughby, I., et al. (2004). Reducing Pesticide Use in Forestry. Forestry Commission Practice Guide. Forestry Commission, Edinburgh. https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/documents/1463/fcpg015.pdf
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Subject Keywords: Pesticides Chemicals
Regions: Northern Europe, Europe
Countries: United Kingdom
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Alternative Strategy: Another successful example of biological control has been the rearing and release of the imported predatory beetle Rhizophagus grandis to control the great spruce bark beetle, Dendroctonus micans.
Alternative Method: Removal
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Alternative Trial: No
Alternative Type: Specific strategy - Biocontrol
Pest Type: Insect