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 Attachment:

Attaching lures to traps

IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.

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 weather 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

References
  1. Carrier, N. C. and K. DiVito. 2015. Cross Vane Panel Trap Modification Protocol.
  2. Laplante, S. In Press.

If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.