Progress and Challenges of Protecting North American Ash Trees from the Emerald Ash Borer Using Biological Control

Progress and Challenges of Protecting North American Ash Trees from the Emerald Ash Borer Using Biological Control

After emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, was discovered in the United States, a classical biological control program was initiated against this destructive pest of ash trees (Fraxinus spp.). This biocontrol program began in 2007 after federal regulatory agencies and the state of...

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Main Authors: Jian J. Duan, Leah S. Bauer, Roy G. van Driesche, Juli R. Gould
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
Fraxinus
ash regeneration
Agrilus planipennis
biocontrol
natural enemy introductions
parasitoids
invasive pests
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/3/142

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