Laurel wilt is a destructive vascular disease responsible for high mortality of American tree
species in the family Lauraceae, particularly redbay (Persea borbonia) and swampbay (P …

Diseases associated with ambrosia and bark beetles comprise some of the most significant
problems that have emerged on trees in the last century. They are caused by fungi in the …

In recent years, outbreaks of nonnative invasive insects and pathogens have caused
significant levels of tree mortality and disturbance in various forest ecosystems throughout …

Ethanol emitted by stressed trees is an olfactory cue used by ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera;
Curculionidae; Scolytinae) to locate susceptible hosts to colonize. In addition, ethanol …

Climate change will lead to higher frequencies of natural disasters, including flooding
events. Consequently, more severe and widespread attacks by invasive ambrosia beetles …

Laurel wilt kills American members of the Lauraceae plant family, including avocado
(Persea americana). The disease threatens commercial production in the United States and …

The invasive redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, is the primary vector of Raffaelea
lauricola, a symbiotic fungus and the etiologic agent of laurel wilt. This lethal disease has …

The redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff) is an invasive pest and vector of
the pathogen that causes laurel wilt disease in Lauraceous tree species in the eastern …

Simple Summary Redbay ambrosia beetle (RAB), a wood-borer native to Southeast Asia,
was first detected in North America in 2002 in Georgia, USA. The beetle carries a fungal …

Ethanol-treated bolts (tree stem sections) have potential as monitoring and pesticide
screening tools for ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Bolts were …