project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group
AgrilusControlGroup
AgrilusControlGroup
Context
The work proposed here will directly apply research findings to a practical problem in woodland management and timber industry. If the concept of a trapping system for A. biguttatus beetles is proven, this will provide industry a valuable tool to control the pest.
Objectives
The project will link academic research with forestry practices to improve timber productivity and woodland management sustainability by combatting a key agent of Acute Oak Decline, the pest beetle Agrilus biguttatus. The main goal of this 1-year project is to field-test a monitoring trap for A. biguttatus, baited with lures containing synthetic leaf and bark blends. Rothamsted has demonstrated the behavioural activity of the two blends in the laboratory, and now we aim to test the lead hypothesis that these blends are also capable of attracting high numbers of beetles into traps in a forest setting.
Objectives
The project will link academic research with forestry practices to improve timber productivity and woodland management sustainability by combatting a key agent of Acute Oak Decline, the pest beetle Agrilus biguttatus. The main goal of this 1-year project is to field-test a monitoring trap for A. biguttatus, baited with lures containing synthetic leaf and bark blends. Rothamsted has demonstrated the behavioural activity of the two blends in the laboratory, and now we aim to test the lead hypothesis that these blends are also capable of attracting high numbers of beetles into traps in a forest setting.
Activities
We propose to develop and field-test an attractant trap for A. biguttatus in the UK. Once the new trapping device is optimised, this will represent a valuable monitoring tool to assess A. biguttatus spatial and temporal population dynamics in the UK. Furthermore, the experience of trap-based monitoring will provide the first scientifically collected distribution and population data on A. biguttatus in the UK, creating a baseline of the population levels, and leading to selective mass-trapping.
Activities
We propose to develop and field-test an attractant trap for A. biguttatus in the UK. Once the new trapping device is optimised, this will represent a valuable monitoring tool to assess A. biguttatus spatial and temporal population dynamics in the UK. Furthermore, the experience of trap-based monitoring will provide the first scientifically collected distribution and population data on A. biguttatus in the UK, creating a baseline of the population levels, and leading to selective mass-trapping.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
- Rural Development Programme
- 2014UK06RDRP001 United Kingdom - Rural Development Programme (Regional) - England
Location
- Main geographical location
- Hertfordshire
EUR 125 000.00
Total budget
Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.
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Project coordinator
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Stephen Goward
Project coordinator