WY CAPS Program
University of Wyoming
Dept. Ecosystem Science & Management: 3354
1000 East University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307)766-5278
Email: caps@uwyo.edu
Photo from www.murcianatural.carm.es
The pine shoot beetle (Tomicus destruens) is a pest of pine trees. It is very similar to Tomicus piniperda and is native to the Mediterranean area. Surveys are conducted because of the presence of potential host material in Wyoming and potential for significant harm to pine. Feeding damage on young shoots causes tip dieback and breeding attack causes tree mortality. It has not been found in the US.
The pine shoot beetle survey is conducted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine. A Lindgren funnel trap with host attractant is placed on or near the host plant from May until September. If suspects are found they are sent to a state entomologist for further identification.
WY CAPS Program
University of Wyoming
Dept. Ecosystem Science & Management: 3354
1000 East University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307)766-5278
Email: caps@uwyo.edu