D3427: Acetic acid improves attraction and colonization of ethanol-treated tree bolts by ambrosia beetles

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST

Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 6, PCC

Presenting Author(s)

MR

Michael E. Reding

Research Entomologist
USDA-ARS
Wooster, Ohio

Co-Author(s)

Christopher M. Ranger (he/him/his)

Research Entomologist
USDA-ARS
Wooster, Ohio

Ambrosia beetles are attracted to and colonize wood bolts soaked in ethanol. We tested whether ambrosia beetles were attracted to and would colonize bolts soaked in a combination of ethanol and acetic acid. Results will be presented at the meeting.