Sixtoothed bark beetle - Ips sexdentatus
Effective: April 29, 2015 - February 19, 2024
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Scolytidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INBQQCA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle, Pine
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Survey
Approved Method(s)
Method |
Detail |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Trap |
107 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Wet |
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet |
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) |
26 |
Ips sp. Lure, 3 Dispenser |
polysleeve or bubble cap |
56 days |
cis-verbenol
|
polysleeve or bubble cap |
56 days |
ipsdienol
|
polysleeve or bubble cap |
56 days |
2me-3-buten-2-ol
|
Lure Attachment: Attaching lures to traps
IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.
Lure Notes: 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: Examine specimens under a good quality, high powered (preferably with up to 90X) dissecting microscope, with the help of a reference collection. Use screening aid for relevant geographical area.
Mistaken Identities: Other Scolytinae
Acanthotomicus and Orthotomicus species