The Growing Problem of the Spruce Bark Beetle

Chemical Education

Authors

  • Catherine E. Housecroft University of Basel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2533/chimia.2023.623

Keywords:

Bark beetles, Chemical education, Diastereoisomers, Forest management, Pheromones

Abstract

The European spruce bark beetles release aggregation pheromones to trigger attack on Norway spruce trees; attracting beetles through the use of pheromone traps proves less effective than conventional forest management.    

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Published

2023-09-20