Black spruce beetle - Tetropium castaneum
Effective: August 18, 2010
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Cerambycidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INALQSA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle, Pine
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3106
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/INALQSA
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Fir; Pine; Spruce
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms but damage may lead to invasion by secondary pests.
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap | 2 - Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap Spacing:
When trapping for woodborers or bark beetles, separate traps with different lure combinations by at least 30 meters (98 feet).
Approved Lure(s)
| NAPIS Code | Product | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) | 109 | Spruce Blend Lure | polysleeve | 56 days | 44% alpha pinene 19% (-)-beta-pinene 18% (+)-limonene 10% (+)-3-carene |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geranyl Acetol Lure | rubber septum | 56 days | geranyl acetol |
|
| Ethanol Lure | polysleeve | 56 days | ethanol |
Lure Notes:
9/14/17: The combination of lures for Tetropium castaneum is also effective for T. fuscum. If Tetropium castaneum is listed as a survey target in a work plan, then T. fuscum must also be listed in the work plan.
All three lures listed are necessary to trap for this species.
The release rate of this lure is highly temperature-dependent. However, CAPS has listed a conservative length of effectiveness that will be effective for even the warmest climates in the CAPS community.
All three lures listed are necessary to trap for this species.
The release rate of this lure is highly temperature-dependent. However, CAPS has listed a conservative length of effectiveness that will be effective for even the warmest climates in the CAPS community.
Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification
Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological
Mistaken Identities:
Tetropium spp.
Present in U.S.: T. cinnamopterum
Not present in U.S.: T. fuscum
Present in U.S.: T. cinnamopterum
Not present in U.S.: T. fuscum
References
- Carrier, N. C. and K. DiVito. 2015. Cross Vane Panel Trap Modification Protocol.
- Laplante, S. In Press.
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.