Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.

This species is not known to be associated with pathogens or other organisms. The association with Leptographium wageneri (Black Stain root disease) reported in the AMPS pest page is an error.

When trapping for woodborers or bark beetles, separate traps with different lure combinations by at least 30 meters (98 feet).

3/26/2019: Pre-treated Fluon®-coated cross vane panel traps are in stock at the survey supply warehouse. However, the inventory is limited so it is not possible to replace all traps at this time. Place orders for new traps if 1) your survey includes targets that require fluoropolymer treated cross vane panel traps or 2) your cross vane panel traps are near the end of their life expectancy. You may also continue to treat the traps you have in stock using the "Guidance for applying fluoropolymers to panel traps" (see References section). the Trap Product Names will not change in the IPHIS Survey Supply Ordering System.

2/13/2018: Visual and Black Light Traps are no longer included as approved methods for survey for Trichoferus campestris. For negative data reporting, you may use: Ethanol Lure with a Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black, coated with a fluoropolymer resin. See "Guidance for applying fluoropolymers to panel traps" in References section.

4/27/2017: For the 2017 survey season, the fluoropolymer resins approved for treating panel traps has been expanded to include Fluon® and Teflon™. Teflon™ and Fluon® are available as aerosol sprays and suspensions, respectively. Either can be applied to the surfaces of panel traps. Once dried, the fluoropolymer creates a slick surface that prevents beetles from escaping the trap. This is especially important for large beetles, such as Trichoferus campestris and Monochamus spp., although it has also been shown to be effective for smaller beetles like emerald ash borer. In an effort to identify the most effective and user-friendly fluoropolymer for panel traps in wood boring beetle surveys, an S&T scientist will conduct fields tests comparing several fluoropolymer treatments as well as pre-treated traps in the 2017 survey season.

If you are surveying for this target in 2017, please change to this method if possible. For surveys planned in 2017, negative data will still be allowed from the other two approved methods: Visual and Black Light Traps. In 2018, the current approved methods of Visual and Black Light Traps will be removed. These methods are not as effective as the new approved method and should not be used.

1/18/2017: A new method was added, the Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black and Ethanol Lure. Please note, the panel trap must be treated with fluon for maximum efficacy. Fluon is a fluoropolymer resin and is available as a suspension that can be applied to the surfaces of multi-funnel or panel traps. Once dried, the Fluon creates a slick surface that prevents beetles from escaping the trap. This is especially important for large beetles, such as Trichoferus campestris. Once applied, the Fluon is effective for many years. The CPHST Otis lab is developing guidance on how to apply the Fluon to traps. This guidance will be available in the near future.

If you are surveying for this target in 2017, please change to this method if possible. For surveys planned in 2017, negative data will still be allowed from the other two approved methods: Visual and Black Light Traps. In 2018, the current approved methods of Visual and Black Light Traps will be removed. These methods are not as effective as the new approved method and should not be used.

7/24/2012: Black light traps have been added as an approved method for 2012 and beyond.

1/23/2020: For negative data reporting in 2020, the preferred lure is the Trichoferus campestris Lure with a Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black, coated with a fluoropolymer resin. Ethanol will remain an approved lure for 2020. Beginning in 2021, Trichoferus campestris Lure will be the only lure approved for negative data reporting.

3/28/2019: For negative data reporting in 2019, you may use Ethanol Lure or Trichoferus campestris Lure with a Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black, coated with a fluoropolymer resin. Beginning in 2020, Trichoferus campestris Lure will be the only lure approved for negative data reporting.

2/13/2018: Black Light Trap is no longer included as an approved method for survey for Trichoferus campestris. For negative data reporting, you may use: Ethanol Lure with a Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black, coated with a fluoropolymer resin. See "Guidance for applying fluoropolymers to panel traps" in References section.

1/18/2017: There are two trap and lure combinations: 1) Black Light Traps with No Lure, and 2) Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black with Ethanol Lure.

Morphological

Present in the U.S.: Hesperophanes pubescens